Finding the Third Proportional to 153,558 and 332,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,558 and 332,266 is: 718,951.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,558 : 332,266 = 332,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,558/332,266 = 332,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,558x = 332,266 × 332,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,558x = 110,400,694,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,400,694,756/153,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,951.11
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