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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,373 and 232,427

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,373 and 232,427 is: 354,539.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,373 : 232,427 = 232,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,373/232,427 = 232,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,373x = 232,427 × 232,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,373x = 54,022,310,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,022,310,329/152,373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,539.91

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