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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,030 and 241,956

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,030 and 241,956 is: 385,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,030 : 241,956 = 241,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,030/241,956 = 241,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,030x = 241,956 × 241,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,030x = 58,542,705,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,542,705,936/152,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,073.38

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