Finding the Third Proportional to 153,980 and 225,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,980 and 225,636 is: 330,637.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,980 : 225,636 = 225,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,980/225,636 = 225,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,980x = 225,636 × 225,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,980x = 50,911,604,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,911,604,496/153,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,637.77
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