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Finding the Third Proportional to 150,580 and 230,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 150,580 and 230,568 is: 353,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,580 : 230,568 = 230,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,580/230,568 = 230,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,580x = 230,568 × 230,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,580x = 53,161,602,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,161,602,624/150,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,045.57

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