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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,459 and 360,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,459 and 360,860 is: 843,071.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,459 : 360,860 = 360,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,459/360,860 = 360,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,459x = 360,860 × 360,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,459x = 130,219,939,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,219,939,600/154,459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,071.23

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