Finding the Third Proportional to 153,108 and 337,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,108 and 337,968 is: 746,024.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,108 : 337,968 = 337,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,108/337,968 = 337,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,108x = 337,968 × 337,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,108x = 114,222,369,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,222,369,024/153,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,024.83
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