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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,640 and 235,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,640 and 235,454 is: 365,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,640 : 235,454 = 235,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,640/235,454 = 235,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,640x = 235,454 × 235,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,640x = 55,438,586,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,438,586,116/151,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,593.42

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