Finding the Third Proportional to 154,920 and 339,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,920 and 339,348 is: 743,332.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,920 : 339,348 = 339,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,920/339,348 = 339,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,920x = 339,348 × 339,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,920x = 115,157,065,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,157,065,104/154,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,332.46
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