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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,856 and 339,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,856 and 339,220 is: 743,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,856 : 339,220 = 339,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,856/339,220 = 339,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,856x = 339,220 × 339,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,856x = 115,070,208,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,070,208,400/154,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,078.79

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