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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,382 and 235,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,382 and 235,449 is: 361,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,382 : 235,449 = 235,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,382/235,449 = 235,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,382x = 235,449 × 235,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,382x = 55,436,231,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,436,231,601/153,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,425.93

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