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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,372 and 232,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,372 and 232,656 is: 355,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,372 : 232,656 = 232,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,372/232,656 = 232,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,372x = 232,656 × 232,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,372x = 54,128,814,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,128,814,336/152,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,241.21

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