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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,928 and 235,856

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,928 and 235,856 is: 366,147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,928 : 235,856 = 235,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,928/235,856 = 235,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,928x = 235,856 × 235,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,928x = 55,628,052,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,628,052,736/151,928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,147.47

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