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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,998 and 230,368

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,998 and 230,368 is: 344,611.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,998 : 230,368 = 230,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,998/230,368 = 230,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,998x = 230,368 × 230,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,998x = 53,069,415,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,069,415,424/153,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,611.07

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