Finding the Third Proportional to 154,992 and 336,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,992 and 336,096 is: 728,815.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,992 : 336,096 = 336,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,992/336,096 = 336,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,992x = 336,096 × 336,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,992x = 112,960,521,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,960,521,216/154,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,815.17
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