Finding the Third Proportional to 155,315 and 336,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,315 and 336,019 is: 726,966.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,315 : 336,019 = 336,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,315/336,019 = 336,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,315x = 336,019 × 336,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,315x = 112,908,768,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,908,768,361/155,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,966.28
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