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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,533.94 and 238,806

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,533.94 and 238,806 is: 369,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,533.94 : 238,806 = 238,806 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,533.94/238,806 = 238,806/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,533.94x = 238,806 × 238,806
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,533.94x = 57,028,305,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,028,305,636/154,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,034.18

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