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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,323 and 233,127

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,323 and 233,127 is: 352,171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,323 : 233,127 = 233,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,323/233,127 = 233,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,323x = 233,127 × 233,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,323x = 54,348,198,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,348,198,129/154,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,171.73

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