Finding the Third Proportional to 153,984 and 330,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,984 and 330,178 is: 707,979.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,984 : 330,178 = 330,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,984/330,178 = 330,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,984x = 330,178 × 330,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,984x = 109,017,511,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,017,511,684/153,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,979.48
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