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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,553 and 338,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,553 and 338,662 is: 742,088.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,553 : 338,662 = 338,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,553/338,662 = 338,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,553x = 338,662 × 338,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,553x = 114,691,950,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,691,950,244/154,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,088.15

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