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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,222.88 and 371,530.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,222.88 and 371,530.13 is: 895,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,222.88 : 371,530.13 = 371,530.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,222.88/371,530.13 = 371,530.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,222.88x = 371,530.13 × 371,530.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,222.88x = 138,034,633,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,034,633,782.52/154,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,033.46

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