Finding the Third Proportional to 153,633 and 335,404.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,633 and 335,404.50 is: 732,239.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,633 : 335,404.50 = 335,404.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,633/335,404.50 = 335,404.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,633x = 335,404.50 × 335,404.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,633x = 112,496,178,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,496,178,620.25/153,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,239.68
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