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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,467 and 338,457

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,467 and 338,457 is: 741,602.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,467 : 338,457 = 338,457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,467/338,457 = 338,457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,467x = 338,457 × 338,457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,467x = 114,553,140,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,553,140,849/154,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,602.68

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