Finding the Third Proportional to 154,583 and 245,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,583 and 245,901 is: 391,163.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,583 : 245,901 = 245,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,583/245,901 = 245,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,583x = 245,901 × 245,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,583x = 60,467,301,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,467,301,801/154,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,163.98
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