Finding the Third Proportional to 155,312 and 336,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,312 and 336,013 is: 726,954.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,312 : 336,013 = 336,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,312/336,013 = 336,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,312x = 336,013 × 336,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,312x = 112,904,736,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,904,736,169/155,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,954.36
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