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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,644 and 230,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,644 and 230,470 is: 345,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,644 : 230,470 = 230,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,644/230,470 = 230,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,644x = 230,470 × 230,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,644x = 53,116,420,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,116,420,900/153,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,711.00

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