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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,626 and 220,527

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,626 and 220,527 is: 314,514.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,626 : 220,527 = 220,527 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,626/220,527 = 220,527/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,626x = 220,527 × 220,527
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,626x = 48,632,157,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,632,157,729/154,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,514.75

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