Finding the Third Proportional to 152,068 and 334,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,068 and 334,664 is: 736,512.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,068 : 334,664 = 334,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,068/334,664 = 334,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,068x = 334,664 × 334,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,068x = 111,999,992,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,999,992,896/152,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,512.57
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