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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,037 and 225,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,037 and 225,718 is: 330,755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,037 : 225,718 = 225,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,037/225,718 = 225,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,037x = 225,718 × 225,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,037x = 50,948,615,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,948,615,524/154,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,755.70

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