Finding the Third Proportional to 153,566 and 335,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,566 and 335,500 is: 732,976.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,566 : 335,500 = 335,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,566/335,500 = 335,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,566x = 335,500 × 335,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,566x = 112,560,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,560,250,000/153,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,976.37
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