Finding the Third Proportional to 154 and 310
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Solution
The third proportional to 154 and 310 is: 624.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154 : 310 = 310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154/310 = 310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154x = 310 × 310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154x = 96,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,100/154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624.03
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