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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,003 and 235,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,003 and 235,385 is: 364,506.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,003 : 235,385 = 235,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,003/235,385 = 235,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,003x = 235,385 × 235,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,003x = 55,406,098,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406,098,225/152,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,506.61

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