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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,044 and 206,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,044 and 206,046 is: 275,602.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,044 : 206,046 = 206,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,044/206,046 = 206,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,044x = 206,046 × 206,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,044x = 42,454,954,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,454,954,116/154,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,602.78

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