Finding the Third Proportional to 154,326 and 338,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,326 and 338,196 is: 741,135.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,326 : 338,196 = 338,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,326/338,196 = 338,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,326x = 338,196 × 338,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,326x = 114,376,534,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,376,534,416/154,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,135.87
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