Finding the Third Proportional to 154,734 and 334,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,734 and 334,728 is: 724,099.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,734 : 334,728 = 334,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,734/334,728 = 334,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,734x = 334,728 × 334,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,734x = 112,042,833,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,042,833,984/154,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,099.64
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