Finding the Third Proportional to 154,984 and 336,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,984 and 336,080 is: 728,783.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,984 : 336,080 = 336,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,984/336,080 = 336,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,984x = 336,080 × 336,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,984x = 112,949,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,949,766,400/154,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,783.40
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