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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,001 and 235,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,001 and 235,383 is: 364,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,001 : 235,383 = 235,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,001/235,383 = 235,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,001x = 235,383 × 235,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,001x = 55,405,156,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,405,156,689/152,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,505.21

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