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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,930 and 236,214

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,930 and 236,214 is: 364,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,930 : 236,214 = 236,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,930/236,214 = 236,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,930x = 236,214 × 236,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,930x = 55,797,053,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797,053,796/152,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,853.55

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