Finding the Third Proportional to 152,928 and 335,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,928 and 335,368 is: 735,455.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,928 : 335,368 = 335,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,928/335,368 = 335,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,928x = 335,368 × 335,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,928x = 112,471,695,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,471,695,424/152,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,455.22
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