Finding the Third Proportional to 154,436 and 338,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,436 and 338,397 is: 741,488.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,436 : 338,397 = 338,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,436/338,397 = 338,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,436x = 338,397 × 338,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,436x = 114,512,529,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,512,529,609/154,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,488.58
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