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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,252 and 244,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,252 and 244,446 is: 387,378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,252 : 244,446 = 244,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,252/244,446 = 244,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,252x = 244,446 × 244,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,252x = 59,753,846,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753,846,916/154,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,378.10

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