Finding the Third Proportional to 153,940 and 336,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,940 and 336,251 is: 734,472.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,940 : 336,251 = 336,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,940/336,251 = 336,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,940x = 336,251 × 336,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,940x = 113,064,735,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,064,735,001/153,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,472.75
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