Finding the Third Proportional to 153,658 and 335,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,658 and 335,336 is: 731,821.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,658 : 335,336 = 335,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,658/335,336 = 335,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,658x = 335,336 × 335,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,658x = 112,450,232,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,450,232,896/153,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,821.53
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