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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,944 and 230,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,944 and 230,298 is: 344,522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,944 : 230,298 = 230,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,944/230,298 = 230,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,944x = 230,298 × 230,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,944x = 53,037,168,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,037,168,804/153,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,522.48

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