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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,360 and 336,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,360 and 336,656 is: 734,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,360 : 336,656 = 336,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,360/336,656 = 336,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,360x = 336,656 × 336,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,360x = 113,337,262,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,337,262,336/154,360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,239.84

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