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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,800 and 316,159.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,800 and 316,159.50 is: 645,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,800 : 316,159.50 = 316,159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,800/316,159.50 = 316,159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,800x = 316,159.50 × 316,159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,800x = 99,956,829,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,956,829,440.25/154,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,715.95

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