Finding the Third Proportional to 152,724 and 335,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,724 and 335,571 is: 737,329.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,724 : 335,571 = 335,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,724/335,571 = 335,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,724x = 335,571 × 335,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,724x = 112,607,896,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,607,896,041/152,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,329.40
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