Finding the Third Proportional to 154,188 and 331,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,188 and 331,344 is: 712,045.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,188 : 331,344 = 331,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,188/331,344 = 331,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,188x = 331,344 × 331,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,188x = 109,788,846,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,788,846,336/154,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,045.34
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