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Finding the Third Proportional to 169,556 and 230,268

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Solution

The third proportional to 169,556 and 230,268 is: 312,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169,556 : 230,268 = 230,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169,556/230,268 = 230,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169,556x = 230,268 × 230,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169,556x = 53,023,351,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,023,351,824/169,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,718.82

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