Finding the Third Proportional to 153,843 and 333,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,843 and 333,930 is: 724,824.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,843 : 333,930 = 333,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,843/333,930 = 333,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,843x = 333,930 × 333,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,843x = 111,509,244,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,509,244,900/153,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,824.95
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