Finding the Third Proportional to 154,557 and 245,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,557 and 245,199 is: 388,999.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,557 : 245,199 = 245,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,557/245,199 = 245,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,557x = 245,199 × 245,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,557x = 60,122,549,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,122,549,601/154,557 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,999.20
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