Finding the Third Proportional to 154,880 and 339,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,880 and 339,272 is: 743,191.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,880 : 339,272 = 339,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,880/339,272 = 339,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,880x = 339,272 × 339,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,880x = 115,105,489,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,105,489,984/154,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,191.44
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