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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,914 and 235,833

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,914 and 235,833 is: 366,109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,914 : 235,833 = 235,833 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,914/235,833 = 235,833/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,914x = 235,833 × 235,833
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,914x = 55,617,203,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,617,203,889/151,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,109.80

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