Finding the Third Proportional to 153,358 and 333,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,358 and 333,716 is: 726,185.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,358 : 333,716 = 333,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,358/333,716 = 333,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,358x = 333,716 × 333,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,358x = 111,366,368,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,366,368,656/153,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,185.58
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