Finding the Third Proportional to 153,636 and 335,410.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,636 and 335,410.50 is: 732,251.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,636 : 335,410.50 = 335,410.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,636/335,410.50 = 335,410.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,636x = 335,410.50 × 335,410.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,636x = 112,500,203,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,500,203,510.25/153,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,251.58
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