Finding the Third Proportional to 154,788 and 337,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,788 and 337,764 is: 737,037.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,788 : 337,764 = 337,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,788/337,764 = 337,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,788x = 337,764 × 337,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,788x = 114,084,519,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,084,519,696/154,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,037.24
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