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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,232 and 236,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,232 and 236,640 is: 367,849.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,232 : 236,640 = 236,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,232/236,640 = 236,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,232x = 236,640 × 236,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,232x = 55,998,489,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,998,489,600/152,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,849.66

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