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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,896 and 235,804.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,896 and 235,804.50 is: 366,064.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,896 : 235,804.50 = 235,804.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,896/235,804.50 = 235,804.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,896x = 235,804.50 × 235,804.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,896x = 55,603,762,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,603,762,220.25/151,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,064.69

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