Finding the Third Proportional to 153,010 and 331,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,010 and 331,440 is: 717,943.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,010 : 331,440 = 331,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,010/331,440 = 331,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,010x = 331,440 × 331,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,010x = 109,852,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,852,473,600/153,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,943.10
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