Finding the Third Proportional to 152,938 and 330,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,938 and 330,476 is: 714,108.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,938 : 330,476 = 330,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,938/330,476 = 330,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,938x = 330,476 × 330,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,938x = 109,214,386,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,214,386,576/152,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,108.90
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