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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,997 and 230,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,997 and 230,364 is: 344,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,997 : 230,364 = 230,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,997/230,364 = 230,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,997x = 230,364 × 230,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,997x = 53,067,572,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,572,496/153,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,601.34

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