Finding the Third Proportional to 152,398 and 334,962.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,398 and 334,962.13 is: 736,227.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,398 : 334,962.13 = 334,962.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,398/334,962.13 = 334,962.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,398x = 334,962.13 × 334,962.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,398x = 112,199,625,184.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,199,625,184.52/152,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,227.67
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