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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,926 and 339,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,926 and 339,336 is: 743,251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,926 : 339,336 = 339,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,926/339,336 = 339,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,926x = 339,336 × 339,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,926x = 115,148,920,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,148,920,896/154,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,251.11

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