Finding the Third Proportional to 153,036 and 330,662.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,036 and 330,662.25 is: 714,456.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,036 : 330,662.25 = 330,662.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,036/330,662.25 = 330,662.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,036x = 330,662.25 × 330,662.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,036x = 109,337,523,575.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,337,523,575.06/153,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,456.23
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