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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,343 and 230,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,343 and 230,058 is: 340,708.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,343 : 230,058 = 230,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,343/230,058 = 230,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,343x = 230,058 × 230,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,343x = 52,926,683,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,926,683,364/155,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,708.52

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