Finding the Third Proportional to 154,674 and 339,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,674 and 339,228 is: 743,988.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,674 : 339,228 = 339,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,674/339,228 = 339,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,674x = 339,228 × 339,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,674x = 115,075,635,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,075,635,984/154,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,988.23
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