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Finding the Third Proportional to 151,994 and 235,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 151,994 and 235,932 is: 366,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,994 : 235,932 = 235,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,994/235,932 = 235,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,994x = 235,932 × 235,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,994x = 55,663,908,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,663,908,624/151,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,224.38

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