Finding the Third Proportional to 153,601.50 and 336,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,601.50 and 336,726 is: 738,172.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,601.50 : 336,726 = 336,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,601.50/336,726 = 336,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,601.50x = 336,726 × 336,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,601.50x = 113,384,399,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,384,399,076/153,601.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,172.47
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