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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,932 and 232,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,932 and 232,638 is: 353,885.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,932 : 232,638 = 232,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,932/232,638 = 232,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,932x = 232,638 × 232,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,932x = 54,120,439,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,120,439,044/152,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,885.64

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