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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,800 and 316,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,800 and 316,160 is: 645,717.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,800 : 316,160 = 316,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,800/316,160 = 316,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,800x = 316,160 × 316,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,800x = 99,957,145,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,957,145,600/154,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,717.99

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