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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,722 and 339,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,722 and 339,312 is: 744,125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,722 : 339,312 = 339,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,722/339,312 = 339,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,722x = 339,312 × 339,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,722x = 115,132,633,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,132,633,344/154,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,125.81

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