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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,960 and 230,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,960 and 230,325 is: 344,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,960 : 230,325 = 230,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,960/230,325 = 230,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,960x = 230,325 × 230,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,960x = 53,049,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,049,605,625/153,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,567.46

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