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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,424 and 233,713

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,424 and 233,713 is: 351,437.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,424 : 233,713 = 233,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,424/233,713 = 233,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,424x = 233,713 × 233,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,424x = 54,621,766,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,621,766,369/155,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,437.14

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