Finding the Third Proportional to 153,554 and 332,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,554 and 332,259 is: 718,939.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,554 : 332,259 = 332,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,554/332,259 = 332,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,554x = 332,259 × 332,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,554x = 110,396,043,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,396,043,081/153,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,939.55
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