Finding the Third Proportional to 154,008 and 225,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,008 and 225,678 is: 330,700.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,008 : 225,678 = 225,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,008/225,678 = 225,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,008x = 225,678 × 225,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,008x = 50,930,559,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,930,559,684/154,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,700.74
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