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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,672 and 337,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,672 and 337,752 is: 737,537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,672 : 337,752 = 337,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,672/337,752 = 337,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,672x = 337,752 × 337,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,672x = 114,076,413,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,076,413,504/154,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,537.59

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