Finding the Third Proportional to 153,762 and 334,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,762 and 334,436 is: 727,406.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,762 : 334,436 = 334,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,762/334,436 = 334,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,762x = 334,436 × 334,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,762x = 111,847,438,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,847,438,096/153,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,406.24
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