Finding the Third Proportional to 155,560 and 336,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,560 and 336,028 is: 725,860.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,560 : 336,028 = 336,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,560/336,028 = 336,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,560x = 336,028 × 336,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,560x = 112,914,816,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,914,816,784/155,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,860.23
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