Finding the Third Proportional to 154,507 and 372,093
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,507 and 372,093 is: 896,096.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,507 : 372,093 = 372,093 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,507/372,093 = 372,093/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,507x = 372,093 × 372,093 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,507x = 138,453,200,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,453,200,649/154,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,096.62
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