Finding the Third Proportional to 154,020 and 330,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,020 and 330,960 is: 711,170.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,020 : 330,960 = 330,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,020/330,960 = 330,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,020x = 330,960 × 330,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,020x = 109,534,521,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,534,521,600/154,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,170.77
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