Finding the Third Proportional to 153,908 and 329,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,908 and 329,713 is: 706,335.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,908 : 329,713 = 329,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,908/329,713 = 329,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,908x = 329,713 × 329,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,908x = 108,710,662,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,710,662,369/153,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,335.36
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