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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,318 and 235,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,318 and 235,734 is: 364,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,318 : 235,734 = 235,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,318/235,734 = 235,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,318x = 235,734 × 235,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,318x = 55,570,518,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,570,518,756/152,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,832.25

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