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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,424 and 350,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,424 and 350,568 is: 806,289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,424 : 350,568 = 350,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,424/350,568 = 350,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,424x = 350,568 × 350,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,424x = 122,897,922,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,897,922,624/152,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,289.84

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