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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,024 and 235,418

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,024 and 235,418 is: 364,558.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,024 : 235,418 = 235,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,024/235,418 = 235,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,024x = 235,418 × 235,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,024x = 55,421,634,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,421,634,724/152,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,558.46

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