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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,632 and 235,440.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,632 and 235,440.75 is: 365,571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,632 : 235,440.75 = 235,440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,632/235,440.75 = 235,440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,632x = 235,440.75 × 235,440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,632x = 55,432,346,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,346,760.56/151,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,571.56

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