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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,536 and 332,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,536 and 332,180 is: 714,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,536 : 332,180 = 332,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,536/332,180 = 332,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,536x = 332,180 × 332,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,536x = 110,343,552,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,343,552,400/154,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,031.37

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