Finding the Third Proportional to 153,781 and 330,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,781 and 330,553 is: 710,525.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,781 : 330,553 = 330,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,781/330,553 = 330,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,781x = 330,553 × 330,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,781x = 109,265,285,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,265,285,809/153,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,525.27
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