Finding the Third Proportional to 154,344 and 338,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,344 and 338,232 is: 741,207.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,344 : 338,232 = 338,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,344/338,232 = 338,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,344x = 338,232 × 338,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,344x = 114,400,885,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,400,885,824/154,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,207.21
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