Finding the Third Proportional to 154,749 and 339,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,749 and 339,021 is: 742,720.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,749 : 339,021 = 339,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,749/339,021 = 339,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,749x = 339,021 × 339,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,749x = 114,935,238,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,935,238,441/154,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,720.40
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