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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,628 and 238,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,628 and 238,926 is: 369,180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,628 : 238,926 = 238,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,628/238,926 = 238,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,628x = 238,926 × 238,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,628x = 57,085,633,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,085,633,476/154,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,180.44

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