Finding the Third Proportional to 153,800 and 330,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,800 and 330,600 is: 710,639.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,800 : 330,600 = 330,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,800/330,600 = 330,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,800x = 330,600 × 330,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,800x = 109,296,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,296,360,000/153,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,639.53
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