Finding the Third Proportional to 154,926 and 339,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,926 and 339,336 is: 743,251.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,926 : 339,336 = 339,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,926/339,336 = 339,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,926x = 339,336 × 339,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,926x = 115,148,920,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,148,920,896/154,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,251.11
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