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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,410 and 233,274

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,410 and 233,274 is: 352,417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,410 : 233,274 = 233,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,410/233,274 = 233,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,410x = 233,274 × 233,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,410x = 54,416,759,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,416,759,076/154,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,417.32

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