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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,285 and 233,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,285 and 233,363 is: 352,972.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,285 : 233,363 = 233,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,285/233,363 = 233,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,285x = 233,363 × 233,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,285x = 54,458,289,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,458,289,769/154,285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,972.03

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