Finding the Third Proportional to 153,484 and 332,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,484 and 332,189 is: 718,964.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,484 : 332,189 = 332,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,484/332,189 = 332,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,484x = 332,189 × 332,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,484x = 110,349,531,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,349,531,721/153,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,964.40
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