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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,246 and 312,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,246 and 312,785 is: 634,275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,246 : 312,785 = 312,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,246/312,785 = 312,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,246x = 312,785 × 312,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,246x = 97,834,456,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,834,456,225/154,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,275.48

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