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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,116 and 331,164

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,116 and 331,164 is: 711,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,116 : 331,164 = 331,164 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,116/331,164 = 331,164/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,116x = 331,164 × 331,164
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,116x = 109,669,594,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,669,594,896/154,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,604.21

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