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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,859.81 and 240,159.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,859.81 and 240,159.94 is: 379,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,859.81 : 240,159.94 = 240,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,859.81/240,159.94 = 240,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,859.81x = 240,159.94 × 240,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,859.81x = 57,676,795,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,676,795,580.00/151,859.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,802.89

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