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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,305.84 and 220,232.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,305.84 and 220,232.67 is: 314,326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,305.84 : 220,232.67 = 220,232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,305.84/220,232.67 = 220,232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,305.84x = 220,232.67 × 220,232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,305.84x = 48,502,429,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502,429,761.20/154,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,326.59

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