Finding the Third Proportional to 153,722 and 334,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,722 and 334,372 is: 727,317.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,722 : 334,372 = 334,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,722/334,372 = 334,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,722x = 334,372 × 334,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,722x = 111,804,634,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,804,634,384/153,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,317.07
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