Finding the Third Proportional to 153,595 and 336,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,595 and 336,716 is: 738,159.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,595 : 336,716 = 336,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,595/336,716 = 336,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,595x = 336,716 × 336,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,595x = 113,377,664,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,377,664,656/153,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,159.87
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