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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,002 and 230,376

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,002 and 230,376 is: 344,626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,002 : 230,376 = 230,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,002/230,376 = 230,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,002x = 230,376 × 230,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,002x = 53,073,101,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073,101,376/154,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,626.05

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