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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,281.38 and 337,398.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,281.38 and 337,398.75 is: 737,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,281.38 : 337,398.75 = 337,398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,281.38/337,398.75 = 337,398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,281.38x = 337,398.75 × 337,398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,281.38x = 113,837,916,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,837,916,501.56/154,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,859.10

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