Finding the Third Proportional to 153,525 and 336,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,525 and 336,696 is: 738,408.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,525 : 336,696 = 336,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,525/336,696 = 336,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,525x = 336,696 × 336,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,525x = 113,364,196,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,364,196,416/153,525 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,408.70
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