Finding the Third Proportional to 154,722 and 339,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,722 and 339,312 is: 744,125.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,722 : 339,312 = 339,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,722/339,312 = 339,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,722x = 339,312 × 339,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,722x = 115,132,633,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,132,633,344/154,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,125.81
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