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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,950 and 235,890

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,950 and 235,890 is: 366,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,950 : 235,890 = 235,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,950/235,890 = 235,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,950x = 235,890 × 235,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,950x = 55,644,092,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,644,092,100/151,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,200.01

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