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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,028 and 241,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,028 and 241,953 is: 385,068.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,028 : 241,953 = 241,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,028/241,953 = 241,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,028x = 241,953 × 241,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,028x = 58,541,254,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,541,254,209/152,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,068.90

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