Finding the Third Proportional to 153,117 and 330,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,117 and 330,885 is: 715,040.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,117 : 330,885 = 330,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,117/330,885 = 330,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,117x = 330,885 × 330,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,117x = 109,484,883,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,484,883,225/153,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,040.68
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