Finding the Third Proportional to 154,070 and 331,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,070 and 331,372 is: 712,711.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,070 : 331,372 = 331,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,070/331,372 = 331,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,070x = 331,372 × 331,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,070x = 109,807,402,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,807,402,384/154,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,711.12
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