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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,736 and 235,753.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,736 and 235,753.50 is: 366,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,736 : 235,753.50 = 235,753.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,736/235,753.50 = 235,753.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,736x = 235,753.50 × 235,753.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,736x = 55,579,712,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,579,712,762.25/151,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,292.20

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