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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,422 and 337,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,422 and 337,275 is: 736,646.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,422 : 337,275 = 337,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,422/337,275 = 337,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,422x = 337,275 × 337,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,422x = 113,754,425,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,754,425,625/154,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,646.50

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