Finding the Third Proportional to 154,420 and 335,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,420 and 335,912 is: 730,714.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,420 : 335,912 = 335,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,420/335,912 = 335,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,420x = 335,912 × 335,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,420x = 112,836,871,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,836,871,744/154,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,714.10
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