Finding the Third Proportional to 153,956 and 330,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,956 and 330,832 is: 710,916.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,956 : 330,832 = 330,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,956/330,832 = 330,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,956x = 330,832 × 330,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,956x = 109,449,812,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,449,812,224/153,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,916.19
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