Finding the Third Proportional to 155,886 and 336,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,886 and 336,681 is: 727,160.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,886 : 336,681 = 336,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,886/336,681 = 336,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,886x = 336,681 × 336,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,886x = 113,354,095,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,354,095,761/155,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,160.21
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