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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,244 and 312,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,244 and 312,781 is: 634,267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,244 : 312,781 = 312,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,244/312,781 = 312,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,244x = 312,781 × 312,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,244x = 97,831,953,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,831,953,961/154,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,267.49

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