Finding the Third Proportional to 153,738 and 330,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,738 and 330,696 is: 711,339.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,738 : 330,696 = 330,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,738/330,696 = 330,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,738x = 330,696 × 330,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,738x = 109,359,844,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,359,844,416/153,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,339.06
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