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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,998 and 233,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,998 and 233,637 is: 352,173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,998 : 233,637 = 233,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,998/233,637 = 233,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,998x = 233,637 × 233,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,998x = 54,586,247,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,586,247,769/154,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,173.88

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