Finding the Third Proportional to 154,437 and 246,643.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,437 and 246,643.50 is: 393,901.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,437 : 246,643.50 = 246,643.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,437/246,643.50 = 246,643.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,437x = 246,643.50 × 246,643.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,437x = 60,833,016,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,833,016,092.25/154,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,901.82
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