Finding the Third Proportional to 153,322 and 335,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,322 and 335,144 is: 732,585.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,322 : 335,144 = 335,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,322/335,144 = 335,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,322x = 335,144 × 335,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,322x = 112,321,500,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,321,500,736/153,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,585.67
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