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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,674 and 339,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,674 and 339,228 is: 743,988.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,674 : 339,228 = 339,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,674/339,228 = 339,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,674x = 339,228 × 339,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,674x = 115,075,635,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,075,635,984/154,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,988.23

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