Finding the Third Proportional to 153,542 and 330,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,542 and 330,406 is: 710,998.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,542 : 330,406 = 330,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,542/330,406 = 330,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,542x = 330,406 × 330,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,542x = 109,168,124,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,168,124,836/153,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,998.46
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