Finding the Third Proportional to 153,003 and 331,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,003 and 331,425 is: 717,910.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,003 : 331,425 = 331,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,003/331,425 = 331,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,003x = 331,425 × 331,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,003x = 109,842,530,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,842,530,625/153,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,910.96
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