Finding the Third Proportional to 153,090 and 332,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,090 and 332,424 is: 721,834.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,090 : 332,424 = 332,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,090/332,424 = 332,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,090x = 332,424 × 332,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,090x = 110,505,715,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,505,715,776/153,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,834.97
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