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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,232 and 234,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,232 and 234,276 is: 360,536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,232 : 234,276 = 234,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,232/234,276 = 234,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,232x = 234,276 × 234,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,232x = 54,885,244,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,885,244,176/152,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,536.84

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