Finding the Third Proportional to 154,454 and 338,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,454 and 338,430 is: 741,546.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,454 : 338,430 = 338,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,454/338,430 = 338,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,454x = 338,430 × 338,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,454x = 114,534,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,534,864,900/154,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,546.77
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