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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,068 and 235,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,068 and 235,482 is: 364,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,068 : 235,482 = 235,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,068/235,482 = 235,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,068x = 235,482 × 235,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,068x = 55,451,772,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,451,772,324/152,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,651.16

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