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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,030 and 351,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,030 and 351,912 is: 814,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,030 : 351,912 = 351,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,030/351,912 = 351,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,030x = 351,912 × 351,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,030x = 123,842,055,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,842,055,744/152,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814,589.59

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