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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,007 and 235,390.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,007 and 235,390.50 is: 364,514.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,007 : 235,390.50 = 235,390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,007/235,390.50 = 235,390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,007x = 235,390.50 × 235,390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,007x = 55,408,687,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408,687,490.25/152,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,514.05

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