Finding the Third Proportional to 153,400 and 329,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,400 and 329,570 is: 708,059.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,400 : 329,570 = 329,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,400/329,570 = 329,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,400x = 329,570 × 329,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,400x = 108,616,384,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,616,384,900/153,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,059.88
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