Finding the Third Proportional to 154,852 and 335,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,852 and 335,048 is: 724,931.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,852 : 335,048 = 335,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,852/335,048 = 335,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,852x = 335,048 × 335,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,852x = 112,257,162,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,257,162,304/154,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,931.95
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