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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,845 and 226,290

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,845 and 226,290 is: 330,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,845 : 226,290 = 226,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,845/226,290 = 226,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,845x = 226,290 × 226,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,845x = 51,207,164,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,207,164,100/154,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,699.50

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