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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,602 and 334,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,602 and 334,440 is: 723,471.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,602 : 334,440 = 334,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,602/334,440 = 334,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,602x = 334,440 × 334,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,602x = 111,850,113,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,850,113,600/154,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,471.32

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