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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,524 and 234,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,524 and 234,712 is: 354,220.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,524 : 234,712 = 234,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,524/234,712 = 234,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,524x = 234,712 × 234,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,524x = 55,089,722,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,089,722,944/155,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,220.07

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