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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,040 and 228,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,040 and 228,801 is: 339,846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,040 : 228,801 = 228,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,040/228,801 = 228,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,040x = 228,801 × 228,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,040x = 52,349,897,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,349,897,601/154,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,846.13

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