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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,958 and 230,322

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,958 and 230,322 is: 344,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,958 : 230,322 = 230,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,958/230,322 = 230,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,958x = 230,322 × 230,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,958x = 53,048,223,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048,223,684/153,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,562.96

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