Finding the Third Proportional to 153,083 and 335,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,083 and 335,758 is: 736,420.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,083 : 335,758 = 335,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,083/335,758 = 335,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,083x = 335,758 × 335,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,083x = 112,733,434,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,733,434,564/153,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,420.34
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