Finding the Third Proportional to 153,780 and 332,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,780 and 332,826 is: 720,335.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,780 : 332,826 = 332,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,780/332,826 = 332,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,780x = 332,826 × 332,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,780x = 110,773,146,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,773,146,276/153,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,335.19
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