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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,826 and 231,663

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,826 and 231,663 is: 346,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,826 : 231,663 = 231,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,826/231,663 = 231,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,826x = 231,663 × 231,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,826x = 53,667,745,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,745,569/154,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,632.64

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