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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,836 and 226,279

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,836 and 226,279 is: 330,686.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,836 : 226,279 = 226,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,836/226,279 = 226,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,836x = 226,279 × 226,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,836x = 51,202,185,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,202,185,841/154,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,686.57

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