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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,849 and 235,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,849 and 235,732 is: 365,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,849 : 235,732 = 235,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,849/235,732 = 235,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,849x = 235,732 × 235,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,849x = 55,569,575,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,569,575,824/151,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,952.86

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