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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,830 and 226,270

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,830 and 226,270 is: 330,673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,830 : 226,270 = 226,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,830/226,270 = 226,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,830x = 226,270 × 226,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,830x = 51,198,112,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,198,112,900/154,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,673.08

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