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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,799 and 236,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,799 and 236,202 is: 360,411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,799 : 236,202 = 236,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,799/236,202 = 236,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,799x = 236,202 × 236,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,799x = 55,791,384,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,791,384,804/154,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,411.79

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