Finding the Third Proportional to 153,074 and 335,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,074 and 335,686 is: 736,147.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,074 : 335,686 = 335,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,074/335,686 = 335,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,074x = 335,686 × 335,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,074x = 112,685,090,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,685,090,596/153,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,147.81
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