Finding the Third Proportional to 154,798 and 316,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,798 and 316,156 is: 645,710.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,798 : 316,156 = 316,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,798/316,156 = 316,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,798x = 316,156 × 316,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,798x = 99,954,616,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,954,616,336/154,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,710.00
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