Finding the Third Proportional to 153,716 and 336,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,716 and 336,592 is: 737,035.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,716 : 336,592 = 336,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,716/336,592 = 336,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,716x = 336,592 × 336,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,716x = 113,294,174,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,294,174,464/153,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,035.67
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