Finding the Third Proportional to 154,534 and 357,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,534 and 357,748 is: 828,190.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,534 : 357,748 = 357,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,534/357,748 = 357,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,534x = 357,748 × 357,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,534x = 127,983,631,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,983,631,504/154,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,190.76
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