Finding the Third Proportional to 153,955 and 330,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,955 and 330,830 is: 710,912.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,955 : 330,830 = 330,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,955/330,830 = 330,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,955x = 330,830 × 330,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,955x = 109,448,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,448,488,900/153,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,912.21
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