Finding the Third Proportional to 153,462 and 335,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,462 and 335,388 is: 732,983.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,462 : 335,388 = 335,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,462/335,388 = 335,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,462x = 335,388 × 335,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,462x = 112,485,110,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,485,110,544/153,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,983.48
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