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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,430 and 232,016

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,430 and 232,016 is: 348,581.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,430 : 232,016 = 232,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,430/232,016 = 232,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,430x = 232,016 × 232,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,430x = 53,831,424,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,831,424,256/154,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,581.39

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