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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,263 and 230,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,263 and 230,107 is: 345,479.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,263 : 230,107 = 230,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,263/230,107 = 230,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,263x = 230,107 × 230,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,263x = 52,949,231,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,949,231,449/153,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,479.54

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