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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,430 and 338,386

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,430 and 338,386 is: 741,469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,430 : 338,386 = 338,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,430/338,386 = 338,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,430x = 338,386 × 338,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,430x = 114,505,084,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,505,084,996/154,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,469.18

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