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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,284 and 233,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,284 and 233,361 is: 352,968.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,284 : 233,361 = 233,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,284/233,361 = 233,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,284x = 233,361 × 233,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,284x = 54,457,356,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,457,356,321/154,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,968.27

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