Finding the Third Proportional to 154,071 and 336,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,071 and 336,501 is: 734,939.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,071 : 336,501 = 336,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,071/336,501 = 336,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,071x = 336,501 × 336,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,071x = 113,232,923,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,232,923,001/154,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,939.88
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