Finding the Third Proportional to 154,476 and 338,476.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,476 and 338,476.50 is: 741,644.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,476 : 338,476.50 = 338,476.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,476/338,476.50 = 338,476.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,476x = 338,476.50 × 338,476.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,476x = 114,566,341,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,566,341,052.25/154,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,644.92
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