Finding the Third Proportional to 154,964 and 339,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,964 and 339,412 is: 743,401.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,964 : 339,412 = 339,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,964/339,412 = 339,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,964x = 339,412 × 339,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,964x = 115,200,505,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,200,505,744/154,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,401.73
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