Finding the Third Proportional to 153,376 and 334,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,376 and 334,633 is: 730,096.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,376 : 334,633 = 334,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,376/334,633 = 334,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,376x = 334,633 × 334,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,376x = 111,979,244,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,979,244,689/153,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,096.26
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