Finding the Third Proportional to 152,674 and 336,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,674 and 336,343 is: 740,968.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,674 : 336,343 = 336,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,674/336,343 = 336,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,674x = 336,343 × 336,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,674x = 113,126,613,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,126,613,649/152,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,968.43
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