Finding the Third Proportional to 152,766 and 335,623.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,766 and 335,623.50 is: 737,357.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,766 : 335,623.50 = 335,623.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,766/335,623.50 = 335,623.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,766x = 335,623.50 × 335,623.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,766x = 112,643,133,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,643,133,752.25/152,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,357.36
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