Finding the Third Proportional to 154,550 and 338,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,550 and 338,624 is: 741,936.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,550 : 338,624 = 338,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,550/338,624 = 338,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,550x = 338,624 × 338,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,550x = 114,666,213,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,666,213,376/154,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,936.03
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