Finding the Third Proportional to 154,800 and 335,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,800 and 335,361 is: 726,531.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,800 : 335,361 = 335,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,800/335,361 = 335,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,800x = 335,361 × 335,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,800x = 112,467,000,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,467,000,321/154,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,531.01
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