Finding the Third Proportional to 152,874 and 335,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,874 and 335,636 is: 736,891.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,874 : 335,636 = 335,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,874/335,636 = 335,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,874x = 335,636 × 335,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,874x = 112,651,524,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,651,524,496/152,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,891.33
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