Finding the Third Proportional to 153,920 and 330,871
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,920 and 330,871 is: 711,250.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,920 : 330,871 = 330,871 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,920/330,871 = 330,871/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,920x = 330,871 × 330,871 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,920x = 109,475,618,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,475,618,641/153,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,250.12
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