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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,610 and 232,466

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,610 and 232,466 is: 354,108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,610 : 232,466 = 232,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,610/232,466 = 232,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,610x = 232,466 × 232,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,610x = 54,040,441,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,040,441,156/152,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,108.13

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