Finding the Third Proportional to 153,936 and 335,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,936 and 335,736 is: 732,243.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,936 : 335,736 = 335,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,936/335,736 = 335,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,936x = 335,736 × 335,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,936x = 112,718,661,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,718,661,696/153,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,243.67
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