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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,346.50 and 235,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,346.50 and 235,374 is: 361,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,346.50 : 235,374 = 235,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,346.50/235,374 = 235,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,346.50x = 235,374 × 235,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,346.50x = 55,400,919,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,400,919,876/153,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,279.32

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