Finding the Third Proportional to 154,962 and 336,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,962 and 336,000 is: 728,539.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,962 : 336,000 = 336,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,962/336,000 = 336,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,962x = 336,000 × 336,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,962x = 112,896,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,896,000,000/154,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,539.90
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