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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,704 and 241,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,704 and 241,176 is: 375,981.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,704 : 241,176 = 241,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,704/241,176 = 241,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,704x = 241,176 × 241,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,704x = 58,165,862,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,165,862,976/154,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,981.64

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