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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,667 and 235,918

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,667 and 235,918 is: 364,566.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,667 : 235,918 = 235,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,667/235,918 = 235,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,667x = 235,918 × 235,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,667x = 55,657,302,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,657,302,724/152,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,566.69

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