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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,835 and 226,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,835 and 226,277 is: 330,682.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,835 : 226,277 = 226,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,835/226,277 = 226,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,835x = 226,277 × 226,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,835x = 51,201,280,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,201,280,729/154,835
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,682.86

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