Finding the Third Proportional to 154,076 and 331,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,076 and 331,147 is: 711,715.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,076 : 331,147 = 331,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,076/331,147 = 331,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,076x = 331,147 × 331,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,076x = 109,658,335,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,658,335,609/154,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,715.88
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