Finding the Third Proportional to 154,920 and 338,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,920 and 338,268 is: 738,608.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,920 : 338,268 = 338,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,920/338,268 = 338,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,920x = 338,268 × 338,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,920x = 114,425,239,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,425,239,824/154,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,608.57
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