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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,974 and 235,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,974 and 235,548 is: 358,013.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,974 : 235,548 = 235,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,974/235,548 = 235,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,974x = 235,548 × 235,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,974x = 55,482,860,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,482,860,304/154,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,013.99

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