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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,008 and 230,373

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,008 and 230,373 is: 344,603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,008 : 230,373 = 230,373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,008/230,373 = 230,373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,008x = 230,373 × 230,373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,008x = 53,071,719,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,071,719,129/154,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,603.65

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