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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,806 and 316,176

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,806 and 316,176 is: 645,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,806 : 316,176 = 316,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,806/316,176 = 316,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,806x = 316,176 × 316,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,806x = 99,967,262,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,967,262,976/154,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,758.32

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