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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,056 and 219,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,056 and 219,032 is: 315,508.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,056 : 219,032 = 219,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,056/219,032 = 219,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,056x = 219,032 × 219,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,056x = 47,975,017,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975,017,024/152,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315,508.87

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