Finding the Third Proportional to 153,180 and 330,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,180 and 330,957 is: 715,057.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,180 : 330,957 = 330,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,180/330,957 = 330,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,180x = 330,957 × 330,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,180x = 109,532,535,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,532,535,849/153,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,057.68
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