Finding the Third Proportional to 154,416 and 335,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,416 and 335,400 is: 728,507.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,416 : 335,400 = 335,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,416/335,400 = 335,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,416x = 335,400 × 335,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,416x = 112,493,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,493,160,000/154,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,507.15
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