Finding the Third Proportional to 154,606 and 225,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,606 and 225,348 is: 328,458.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,606 : 225,348 = 225,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,606/225,348 = 225,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,606x = 225,348 × 225,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,606x = 50,781,721,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,781,721,104/154,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,458.93
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