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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,684 and 228,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,684 and 228,324 is: 341,436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,684 : 228,324 = 228,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,684/228,324 = 228,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,684x = 228,324 × 228,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,684x = 52,131,848,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,131,848,976/152,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,436.23

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