Finding the Third Proportional to 154,034 and 330,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,034 and 330,988 is: 711,226.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,034 : 330,988 = 330,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,034/330,988 = 330,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,034x = 330,988 × 330,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,034x = 109,553,056,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,553,056,144/154,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,226.46
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