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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,738 and 235,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,738 and 235,757 is: 366,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,738 : 235,757 = 235,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,738/235,757 = 235,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,738x = 235,757 × 235,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,738x = 55,581,363,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581,363,049/151,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,298.24

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