Finding the Third Proportional to 153,648 and 334,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,648 and 334,224 is: 727,023.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,648 : 334,224 = 334,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,648/334,224 = 334,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,648x = 334,224 × 334,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,648x = 111,705,682,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,705,682,176/153,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,023.34
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