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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,541 and 338,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,541 and 338,611 is: 741,922.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,541 : 338,611 = 338,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,541/338,611 = 338,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,541x = 338,611 × 338,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,541x = 114,657,409,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,657,409,321/154,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,922.27

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