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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,052 and 219,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,052 and 219,027 is: 315,502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,052 : 219,027 = 219,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,052/219,027 = 219,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,052x = 219,027 × 219,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,052x = 47,972,826,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,972,826,729/152,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,502.77

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