Finding the Third Proportional to 153,398 and 336,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,398 and 336,316 is: 737,352.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,398 : 336,316 = 336,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,398/336,316 = 336,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,398x = 336,316 × 336,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,398x = 113,108,451,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,108,451,856/153,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,352.85
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