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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,037 and 235,437

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,037 and 235,437 is: 364,586.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,037 : 235,437 = 235,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,037/235,437 = 235,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,037x = 235,437 × 235,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,037x = 55,430,580,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,430,580,969/152,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,586.13

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