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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,604 and 225,345

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,604 and 225,345 is: 328,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,604 : 225,345 = 225,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,604/225,345 = 225,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,604x = 225,345 × 225,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,604x = 50,780,369,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,780,369,025/154,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,454.43

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