Finding the Third Proportional to 153,588 and 330,498
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,588 and 330,498 is: 711,181.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,588 : 330,498 = 330,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,588/330,498 = 330,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,588x = 330,498 × 330,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,588x = 109,228,928,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,228,928,004/153,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,181.39
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