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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,468 and 360,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,468 and 360,884 is: 843,134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,468 : 360,884 = 360,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,468/360,884 = 360,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,468x = 360,884 × 360,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,468x = 130,237,261,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,237,261,456/154,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,134.25

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