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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,011 and 230,377.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,011 and 230,377.50 is: 344,610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,011 : 230,377.50 = 230,377.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,011/230,377.50 = 230,377.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,011x = 230,377.50 × 230,377.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,011x = 53,073,792,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073,792,506.25/154,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,610.40

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