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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,292 and 223,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,292 and 223,242 is: 327,246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,292 : 223,242 = 223,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,292/223,242 = 223,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,292x = 223,242 × 223,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,292x = 49,836,990,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,836,990,564/152,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,246.28

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