Finding the Third Proportional to 152,416 and 334,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,416 and 334,344 is: 733,426.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,416 : 334,344 = 334,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,416/334,344 = 334,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,416x = 334,344 × 334,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,416x = 111,785,910,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,785,910,336/152,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,426.35
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