Finding the Third Proportional to 153,222 and 329,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,222 and 329,784 is: 709,803.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,222 : 329,784 = 329,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,222/329,784 = 329,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,222x = 329,784 × 329,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,222x = 108,757,486,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,757,486,656/153,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,803.34
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