Finding the Third Proportional to 152,679 and 335,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,679 and 335,478 is: 737,137.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,679 : 335,478 = 335,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,679/335,478 = 335,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,679x = 335,478 × 335,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,679x = 112,545,488,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,545,488,484/152,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,137.97
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