Finding the Third Proportional to 154,422 and 337,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,422 and 337,275 is: 736,646.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,422 : 337,275 = 337,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,422/337,275 = 337,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,422x = 337,275 × 337,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,422x = 113,754,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,754,425,625/154,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,646.50
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