Finding the Third Proportional to 153,032 and 333,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,032 and 333,170 is: 725,353.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,032 : 333,170 = 333,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,032/333,170 = 333,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,032x = 333,170 × 333,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,032x = 111,002,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,002,248,900/153,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,353.19
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