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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,030 and 232,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,030 and 232,547 is: 348,823.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,030 : 232,547 = 232,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,030/232,547 = 232,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,030x = 232,547 × 232,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,030x = 54,078,107,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,078,107,209/155,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,823.50

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