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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,913 and 338,983

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,913 and 338,983 is: 741,767.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,913 : 338,983 = 338,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,913/338,983 = 338,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,913x = 338,983 × 338,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,913x = 114,909,474,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,909,474,289/154,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,767.79

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