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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,323 and 230,796

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,323 and 230,796 is: 342,942.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,323 : 230,796 = 230,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,323/230,796 = 230,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,323x = 230,796 × 230,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,323x = 53,266,793,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,266,793,616/155,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,942.09

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