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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,940 and 232,650

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,940 and 232,650 is: 353,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,940 : 232,650 = 232,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,940/232,650 = 232,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,940x = 232,650 × 232,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,940x = 54,126,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,126,022,500/152,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,903.64

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