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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,893 and 235,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,893 and 235,800 is: 366,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,893 : 235,800 = 235,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,893/235,800 = 235,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,893x = 235,800 × 235,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,893x = 55,601,640,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,601,640,000/151,893
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,057.95

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