Finding the Third Proportional to 154,210 and 343,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,210 and 343,876 is: 766,816.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,210 : 343,876 = 343,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,210/343,876 = 343,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,210x = 343,876 × 343,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,210x = 118,250,703,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,250,703,376/154,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,816.05
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