Finding the Third Proportional to 152,964 and 335,475
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,964 and 335,475 is: 735,751.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,964 : 335,475 = 335,475 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,964/335,475 = 335,475/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,964x = 335,475 × 335,475 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,964x = 112,543,475,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,543,475,625/152,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,751.39
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