Finding the Third Proportional to 153,110 and 337,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,110 and 337,972 is: 746,032.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,110 : 337,972 = 337,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,110/337,972 = 337,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,110x = 337,972 × 337,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,110x = 114,225,072,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,225,072,784/153,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,032.74
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