Finding the Third Proportional to 154,840 and 339,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,840 and 339,200 is: 743,067.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,840 : 339,200 = 339,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,840/339,200 = 339,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,840x = 339,200 × 339,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,840x = 115,056,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,056,640,000/154,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,067.94
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