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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,940 and 235,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,940 and 235,851 is: 366,103.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,940 : 235,851 = 235,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,940/235,851 = 235,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,940x = 235,851 × 235,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,940x = 55,625,694,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,694,201/151,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,103.03

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