Finding the Third Proportional to 154,496 and 338,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,496 and 338,508 is: 741,686.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,496 : 338,508 = 338,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,496/338,508 = 338,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,496x = 338,508 × 338,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,496x = 114,587,666,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,587,666,064/154,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,686.94
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