Finding the Third Proportional to 154,386 and 234,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,386 and 234,576 is: 356,417.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,386 : 234,576 = 234,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,386/234,576 = 234,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,386x = 234,576 × 234,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,386x = 55,025,899,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,025,899,776/154,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,417.68
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