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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,065 and 238,540.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,065 and 238,540.50 is: 374,192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,065 : 238,540.50 = 238,540.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,065/238,540.50 = 238,540.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,065x = 238,540.50 × 238,540.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,065x = 56,901,570,140.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,901,570,140.25/152,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,192.42

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