Finding the Third Proportional to 154,672 and 337,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,672 and 337,752 is: 737,537.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,672 : 337,752 = 337,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,672/337,752 = 337,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,672x = 337,752 × 337,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,672x = 114,076,413,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,076,413,504/154,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,537.59
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