Finding the Third Proportional to 154,736 and 334,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,736 and 334,600 is: 723,536.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,736 : 334,600 = 334,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,736/334,600 = 334,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,736x = 334,600 × 334,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,736x = 111,957,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,957,160,000/154,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,536.60
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