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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,583 and 245,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,583 and 245,901 is: 391,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,583 : 245,901 = 245,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,583/245,901 = 245,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,583x = 245,901 × 245,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,583x = 60,467,301,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,467,301,801/154,583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,163.98

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