Finding the Third Proportional to 154,856 and 339,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,856 and 339,220 is: 743,078.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,856 : 339,220 = 339,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,856/339,220 = 339,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,856x = 339,220 × 339,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,856x = 115,070,208,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,070,208,400/154,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,078.79
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