Finding the Third Proportional to 152,975 and 336,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,975 and 336,204 is: 738,899.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,975 : 336,204 = 336,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,975/336,204 = 336,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,975x = 336,204 × 336,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,975x = 113,033,129,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,033,129,616/152,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,899.36
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