Finding the Third Proportional to 153,976 and 337,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,976 and 337,376 is: 739,222.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,976 : 337,376 = 337,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,976/337,376 = 337,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,976x = 337,376 × 337,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,976x = 113,822,565,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,822,565,376/153,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,222.77
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