Finding the Third Proportional to 154,839 and 226,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,839 and 226,284 is: 330,694.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,839 : 226,284 = 226,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,839/226,284 = 226,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,839x = 226,284 × 226,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,839x = 51,204,448,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,204,448,656/154,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,694.78
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