Finding the Third Proportional to 153,216 and 331,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,216 and 331,092 is: 715,473.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,216 : 331,092 = 331,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,216/331,092 = 331,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,216x = 331,092 × 331,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,216x = 109,621,912,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,621,912,464/153,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,473.01
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