Finding the Third Proportional to 154,756 and 245,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,756 and 245,958 is: 390,907.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,756 : 245,958 = 245,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,756/245,958 = 245,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,756x = 245,958 × 245,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,756x = 60,495,337,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,495,337,764/154,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,907.87
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