Finding the Third Proportional to 154,506 and 338,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,506 and 338,528 is: 741,726.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,506 : 338,528 = 338,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,506/338,528 = 338,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,506x = 338,528 × 338,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,506x = 114,601,206,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,601,206,784/154,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,726.58
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