Finding the Third Proportional to 155,884 and 336,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,884 and 336,092 is: 724,627.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,884 : 336,092 = 336,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,884/336,092 = 336,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,884x = 336,092 × 336,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,884x = 112,957,832,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,957,832,464/155,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,627.50
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