Finding the Third Proportional to 153,668 and 334,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,668 and 334,264 is: 727,102.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,668 : 334,264 = 334,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,668/334,264 = 334,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,668x = 334,264 × 334,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,668x = 111,732,421,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,732,421,696/153,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,102.73
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