Finding the Third Proportional to 154,296 and 338,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,296 and 338,136 is: 741,016.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,296 : 338,136 = 338,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,296/338,136 = 338,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,296x = 338,136 × 338,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,296x = 114,335,954,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,335,954,496/154,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,016.97
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