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Finding the Third Proportional to 153,887 and 245,838

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Solution

The third proportional to 153,887 and 245,838 is: 392,731.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,887 : 245,838 = 245,838 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,887/245,838 = 245,838/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,887x = 245,838 × 245,838
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,887x = 60,436,322,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,436,322,244/153,887
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,731.82

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