Finding the Third Proportional to 154,865 and 339,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,865 and 339,250 is: 743,167.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,865 : 339,250 = 339,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,865/339,250 = 339,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,865x = 339,250 × 339,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,865x = 115,090,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,090,562,500/154,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,167.03
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