Finding the Third Proportional to 153,368 and 342,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,368 and 342,448 is: 764,635.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,368 : 342,448 = 342,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,368/342,448 = 342,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,368x = 342,448 × 342,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,368x = 117,270,632,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,270,632,704/153,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,635.60
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