Finding the Third Proportional to 153,278 and 335,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,278 and 335,068 is: 732,463.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,278 : 335,068 = 335,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,278/335,068 = 335,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,278x = 335,068 × 335,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,278x = 112,270,564,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,270,564,624/153,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,463.66
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