Finding the Third Proportional to 153,962 and 330,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,962 and 330,844 is: 710,940.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,962 : 330,844 = 330,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,962/330,844 = 330,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,962x = 330,844 × 330,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,962x = 109,457,752,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,457,752,336/153,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,940.05
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