Finding the Third Proportional to 154,710 and 339,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,710 and 339,288 is: 744,078.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,710 : 339,288 = 339,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,710/339,288 = 339,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,710x = 339,288 × 339,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,710x = 115,116,346,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,116,346,944/154,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,078.26
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