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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,067 and 230,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,067 and 230,184 is: 346,153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,067 : 230,184 = 230,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,067/230,184 = 230,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,067x = 230,184 × 230,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,067x = 52,984,673,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,984,673,856/153,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,153.47

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