Finding the Third Proportional to 154,286 and 338,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,286 and 338,164 is: 741,187.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,286 : 338,164 = 338,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,286/338,164 = 338,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,286x = 338,164 × 338,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,286x = 114,354,890,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,354,890,896/154,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,187.74
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