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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,946 and 235,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,946 and 235,884 is: 366,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,946 : 235,884 = 235,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,946/235,884 = 235,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,946x = 235,884 × 235,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,946x = 55,641,261,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,641,261,456/151,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,191.02

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