Finding the Third Proportional to 154,938 and 333,591.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,938 and 333,591.75 is: 718,245.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,938 : 333,591.75 = 333,591.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,938/333,591.75 = 333,591.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,938x = 333,591.75 × 333,591.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,938x = 111,283,455,668.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,283,455,668.06/154,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,245.08
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