Finding the Third Proportional to 154,175 and 371,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,175 and 371,424 is: 894,799.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,175 : 371,424 = 371,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,175/371,424 = 371,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,175x = 371,424 × 371,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,175x = 137,955,787,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,955,787,776/154,175 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,799.99
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