Finding the Third Proportional to 153,770 and 332,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,770 and 332,812 is: 720,321.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,770 : 332,812 = 332,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,770/332,812 = 332,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,770x = 332,812 × 332,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,770x = 110,763,827,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,763,827,344/153,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,321.44
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