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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,460 and 360,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,460 and 360,864 is: 843,084.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,460 : 360,864 = 360,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,460/360,864 = 360,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,460x = 360,864 × 360,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,460x = 130,222,826,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,222,826,496/154,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,084.47

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