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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,885 and 232,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,885 and 232,878 is: 352,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,885 : 232,878 = 232,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,885/232,878 = 232,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,885x = 232,878 × 232,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,885x = 54,232,162,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,232,162,884/153,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,420.07

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