Finding the Third Proportional to 154,302 and 335,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,302 and 335,928 is: 731,342.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,302 : 335,928 = 335,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,302/335,928 = 335,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,302x = 335,928 × 335,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,302x = 112,847,621,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,847,621,184/154,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,342.57
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