Finding the Third Proportional to 154,462 and 338,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,462 and 338,446 is: 741,578.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,462 : 338,446 = 338,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,462/338,446 = 338,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,462x = 338,446 × 338,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,462x = 114,545,694,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,545,694,916/154,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,578.48
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