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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,652 and 223,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,652 and 223,509 is: 327,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,652 : 223,509 = 223,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,652/223,509 = 223,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,652x = 223,509 × 223,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,652x = 49,956,273,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956,273,081/152,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,255.94

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