Finding the Third Proportional to 153,402 and 335,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,402 and 335,223 is: 732,548.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,402 : 335,223 = 335,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,402/335,223 = 335,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,402x = 335,223 × 335,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,402x = 112,374,459,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,374,459,729/153,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,548.86
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