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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,782 and 338,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,782 and 338,727 is: 741,274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,782 : 338,727 = 338,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,782/338,727 = 338,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,782x = 338,727 × 338,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,782x = 114,735,980,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,735,980,529/154,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,274.70

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