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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,640 and 230,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,640 and 230,464 is: 345,702.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,640 : 230,464 = 230,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,640/230,464 = 230,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,640x = 230,464 × 230,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,640x = 53,113,655,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,113,655,296/153,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,702.00

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