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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,350 and 235,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,350 and 235,382 is: 361,295.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,350 : 235,382 = 235,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,350/235,382 = 235,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,350x = 235,382 × 235,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,350x = 55,404,685,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,404,685,924/153,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,295.64

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