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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,354 and 238,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,354 and 238,251 is: 372,576.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,354 : 238,251 = 238,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,354/238,251 = 238,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,354x = 238,251 × 238,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,354x = 56,763,539,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,763,539,001/152,354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,576.62

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