Finding the Third Proportional to 154,080 and 331,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,080 and 331,080 is: 711,409.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,080 : 331,080 = 331,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,080/331,080 = 331,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,080x = 331,080 × 331,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,080x = 109,613,966,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,613,966,400/154,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,409.44
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