Finding the Third Proportional to 154,238 and 336,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,238 and 336,493 is: 734,109.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,238 : 336,493 = 336,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,238/336,493 = 336,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,238x = 336,493 × 336,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,238x = 113,227,539,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,227,539,049/154,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,109.23
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