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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,846 and 226,296

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,846 and 226,296 is: 330,714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,846 : 226,296 = 226,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,846/226,296 = 226,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,846x = 226,296 × 226,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,846x = 51,209,879,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,209,879,616/154,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,714.90

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