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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,962 and 336,000

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,962 and 336,000 is: 728,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,962 : 336,000 = 336,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,962/336,000 = 336,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,962x = 336,000 × 336,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,962x = 112,896,000,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,896,000,000/154,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,539.90

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