Finding the Third Proportional to 154,924 and 338,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,924 and 338,276 is: 738,624.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,924 : 338,276 = 338,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,924/338,276 = 338,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,924x = 338,276 × 338,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,924x = 114,430,652,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,430,652,176/154,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,624.44
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