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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,956 and 235,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,956 and 235,902 is: 366,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,956 : 235,902 = 235,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,956/235,902 = 235,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,956x = 235,902 × 235,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,956x = 55,649,753,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,649,753,604/151,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,222.81

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