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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,057 and 235,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,057 and 235,466 is: 364,627.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,057 : 235,466 = 235,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,057/235,466 = 235,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,057x = 235,466 × 235,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,057x = 55,444,237,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,444,237,156/152,057
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,627.98

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