Finding the Third Proportional to 153,189 and 336,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,189 and 336,615 is: 739,672.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,189 : 336,615 = 336,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,189/336,615 = 336,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,189x = 336,615 × 336,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,189x = 113,309,658,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,309,658,225/153,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,672.29
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