Finding the Third Proportional to 153,950 and 335,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,950 and 335,764 is: 732,299.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,950 : 335,764 = 335,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,950/335,764 = 335,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,950x = 335,764 × 335,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,950x = 112,737,463,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,737,463,696/153,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,299.21
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