Finding the Third Proportional to 155,834 and 336,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,834 and 336,589 is: 727,005.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,834 : 336,589 = 336,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,834/336,589 = 336,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,834x = 336,589 × 336,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,834x = 113,292,154,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,292,154,921/155,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,005.37
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