Finding the Third Proportional to 154,472 and 338,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,472 and 338,468 is: 741,626.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,472 : 338,468 = 338,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,472/338,468 = 338,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,472x = 338,468 × 338,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,472x = 114,560,587,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,560,587,024/154,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,626.88
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