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Finding the Third Proportional to 155,660 and 233,492

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Solution

The third proportional to 155,660 and 233,492 is: 350,241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,660 : 233,492 = 233,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,660/233,492 = 233,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,660x = 233,492 × 233,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,660x = 54,518,514,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,518,514,064/155,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,241.00

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