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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,938 and 235,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,938 and 235,848 is: 366,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,938 : 235,848 = 235,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,938/235,848 = 235,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,938x = 235,848 × 235,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,938x = 55,624,279,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,624,279,104/151,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,098.53

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