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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,607.91 and 335,653.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,607.91 and 335,653.88 is: 728,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,607.91 : 335,653.88 = 335,653.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,607.91/335,653.88 = 335,653.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,607.91x = 335,653.88 × 335,653.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,607.91x = 112,663,523,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,663,523,802.52/154,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,704.80

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