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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,848 and 339,221

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,848 and 339,221 is: 743,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,848 : 339,221 = 339,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,848/339,221 = 339,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,848x = 339,221 × 339,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,848x = 115,070,886,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,070,886,841/154,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,121.56

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