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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,078 and 236,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,078 and 236,724 is: 363,700.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,078 : 236,724 = 236,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,078/236,724 = 236,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,078x = 236,724 × 236,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,078x = 56,038,252,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,038,252,176/154,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,700.54

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