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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,121 and 225,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,121 and 225,849 is: 330,959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,121 : 225,849 = 225,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,121/225,849 = 225,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,121x = 225,849 × 225,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,121x = 51,007,770,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,007,770,801/154,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,959.25

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