Finding the Third Proportional to 154,110 and 331,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,110 and 331,185 is: 711,722.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,110 : 331,185 = 331,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,110/331,185 = 331,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,110x = 331,185 × 331,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,110x = 109,683,504,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,683,504,225/154,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,722.17
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