Finding the Third Proportional to 155,856.75 and 336,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,856.75 and 336,036 is: 724,512.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,856.75 : 336,036 = 336,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,856.75/336,036 = 336,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,856.75x = 336,036 × 336,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,856.75x = 112,920,193,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,920,193,296/155,856.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,512.69
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