Finding the Third Proportional to 154,448 and 316,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,448 and 316,422 is: 648,262.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,448 : 316,422 = 316,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,448/316,422 = 316,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,448x = 316,422 × 316,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,448x = 100,122,882,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,122,882,084/154,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,262.73
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