Finding the Third Proportional to 154,754 and 334,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,754 and 334,852 is: 724,542.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,754 : 334,852 = 334,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,754/334,852 = 334,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,754x = 334,852 × 334,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,754x = 112,125,861,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,125,861,904/154,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,542.58
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