Finding the Third Proportional to 153,184 and 334,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,184 and 334,816 is: 731,811.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,184 : 334,816 = 334,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,184/334,816 = 334,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,184x = 334,816 × 334,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,184x = 112,101,753,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,101,753,856/153,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,811.12
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