Finding the Third Proportional to 153,196 and 330,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,196 and 330,988 is: 715,116.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,196 : 330,988 = 330,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,196/330,988 = 330,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,196x = 330,988 × 330,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,196x = 109,553,056,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,553,056,144/153,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,116.95
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