Finding the Third Proportional to 153,446 and 334,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,446 and 334,772 is: 730,369.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,446 : 334,772 = 334,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,446/334,772 = 334,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,446x = 334,772 × 334,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,446x = 112,072,291,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,072,291,984/153,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,369.59
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