Finding the Third Proportional to 153,389 and 329,549
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,389 and 329,549 is: 708,020.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,389 : 329,549 = 329,549 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,389/329,549 = 329,549/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,389x = 329,549 × 329,549 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,389x = 108,602,543,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,602,543,401/153,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,020.41
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