Finding the Third Proportional to 153,726 and 334,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,726 and 334,380 is: 727,332.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,726 : 334,380 = 334,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,726/334,380 = 334,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,726x = 334,380 × 334,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,726x = 111,809,984,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,809,984,400/153,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,332.95
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