Finding the Third Proportional to 154,608 and 334,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,608 and 334,800 is: 725,001.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,608 : 334,800 = 334,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,608/334,800 = 334,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,608x = 334,800 × 334,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,608x = 112,091,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,091,040,000/154,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,001.55
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