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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,238 and 336,493

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,238 and 336,493 is: 734,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,238 : 336,493 = 336,493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,238/336,493 = 336,493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,238x = 336,493 × 336,493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,238x = 113,227,539,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,227,539,049/154,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,109.23

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