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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,869 and 232,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,869 and 232,925 is: 352,599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,869 : 232,925 = 232,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,869/232,925 = 232,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,869x = 232,925 × 232,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,869x = 54,254,055,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,254,055,625/153,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,599.00

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