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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,059.75 and 230,055.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,059.75 and 230,055.75 is: 343,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,059.75 : 230,055.75 = 230,055.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,059.75/230,055.75 = 230,055.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,059.75x = 230,055.75 × 230,055.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,059.75x = 52,925,648,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,925,648,108.06/154,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,539.75

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