Finding the Third Proportional to 154,204 and 356,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,204 and 356,960 is: 826,310.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,204 : 356,960 = 356,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,204/356,960 = 356,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,204x = 356,960 × 356,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,204x = 127,420,441,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,420,441,600/154,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,310.87
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