Finding the Third Proportional to 154,092 and 331,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,092 and 331,176 is: 711,766.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,092 : 331,176 = 331,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,092/331,176 = 331,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,092x = 331,176 × 331,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,092x = 109,677,542,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,677,542,976/154,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,766.63
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