Finding the Third Proportional to 155,560.50 and 336,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,560.50 and 336,030 is: 725,866.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,560.50 : 336,030 = 336,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,560.50/336,030 = 336,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,560.50x = 336,030 × 336,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,560.50x = 112,916,160,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,916,160,900/155,560.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,866.53
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