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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,142 and 230,169

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,142 and 230,169 is: 343,694.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,142 : 230,169 = 230,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,142/230,169 = 230,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,142x = 230,169 × 230,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,142x = 52,977,768,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,977,768,561/154,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,694.57

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