Finding the Third Proportional to 153,502 and 332,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,502 and 332,756 is: 721,336.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,502 : 332,756 = 332,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,502/332,756 = 332,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,502x = 332,756 × 332,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,502x = 110,726,555,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,726,555,536/153,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,336.24
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