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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,059 and 333,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,059 and 333,390 is: 721,469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,059 : 333,390 = 333,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,059/333,390 = 333,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,059x = 333,390 × 333,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,059x = 111,148,892,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,148,892,100/154,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,469.65

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