Finding the Third Proportional to 154,780 and 338,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,780 and 338,723 is: 741,266.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,780 : 338,723 = 338,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,780/338,723 = 338,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,780x = 338,723 × 338,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,780x = 114,733,270,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,733,270,729/154,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,266.77
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