Finding the Third Proportional to 153,006 and 332,679
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,006 and 332,679 is: 723,339.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,006 : 332,679 = 332,679 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,006/332,679 = 332,679/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,006x = 332,679 × 332,679 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,006x = 110,675,317,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,675,317,041/153,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,339.72
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