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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,084 and 223,578

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,084 and 223,578 is: 326,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,084 : 223,578 = 223,578 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,084/223,578 = 223,578/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,084x = 223,578 × 223,578
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,084x = 49,987,122,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,987,122,084/153,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,533.94

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