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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,426 and 233,715

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,426 and 233,715 is: 351,438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,426 : 233,715 = 233,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,426/233,715 = 233,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,426x = 233,715 × 233,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,426x = 54,622,701,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,622,701,225/155,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,438.63

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