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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,032 and 225,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,032 and 225,708 is: 330,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,032 : 225,708 = 225,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,032/225,708 = 225,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,032x = 225,708 × 225,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,032x = 50,944,101,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,944,101,264/154,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,737.13

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