Finding the Third Proportional to 154,792 and 337,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,792 and 337,772 is: 737,053.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,792 : 337,772 = 337,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,792/337,772 = 337,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,792x = 337,772 × 337,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,792x = 114,089,923,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,089,923,984/154,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,053.10
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