Finding the Third Proportional to 154,212 and 334,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,212 and 334,914 is: 727,358.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,212 : 334,914 = 334,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,212/334,914 = 334,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,212x = 334,914 × 334,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,212x = 112,167,387,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,167,387,396/154,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,358.36
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