Finding the Third Proportional to 151,636.50 and 235,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 151,636.50 and 235,449.75 is: 365,588.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
151,636.50 : 235,449.75 = 235,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
151,636.50/235,449.75 = 235,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
151,636.50x = 235,449.75 × 235,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
151,636.50x = 55,436,584,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,436,584,775.06/151,636.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,588.66
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