Finding the Third Proportional to 154,602 and 334,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,602 and 334,440 is: 723,471.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,602 : 334,440 = 334,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,602/334,440 = 334,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,602x = 334,440 × 334,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,602x = 111,850,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,850,113,600/154,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,471.32
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