Finding the Third Proportional to 154,461 and 360,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,461 and 360,865 is: 843,083.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,461 : 360,865 = 360,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,461/360,865 = 360,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,461x = 360,865 × 360,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,461x = 130,223,548,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,223,548,225/154,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,083.68
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