Finding the Third Proportional to 153,786 and 330,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,786 and 330,562 is: 710,540.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,786 : 330,562 = 330,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,786/330,562 = 330,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,786x = 330,562 × 330,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,786x = 109,271,235,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,271,235,844/153,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,540.85
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