Finding the Third Proportional to 153,056 and 331,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,056 and 331,044 is: 716,013.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,056 : 331,044 = 331,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,056/331,044 = 331,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,056x = 331,044 × 331,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,056x = 109,590,129,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,590,129,936/153,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,013.29
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