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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,467 and 233,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,467 and 233,194 is: 349,781.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,467 : 233,194 = 233,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,467/233,194 = 233,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,467x = 233,194 × 233,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,467x = 54,379,441,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,379,441,636/155,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,781.25

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