Finding the Third Proportional to 153,708 and 336,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,708 and 336,576 is: 737,003.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,708 : 336,576 = 336,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,708/336,576 = 336,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,708x = 336,576 × 336,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,708x = 113,283,403,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,283,403,776/153,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,003.95
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