Finding the Third Proportional to 154,718 and 337,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,718 and 337,616 is: 736,724.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,718 : 337,616 = 337,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,718/337,616 = 337,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,718x = 337,616 × 337,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,718x = 113,984,563,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,984,563,456/154,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,724.64
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