Finding the Third Proportional to 155,890 and 336,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,890 and 336,689 is: 727,176.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,890 : 336,689 = 336,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,890/336,689 = 336,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,890x = 336,689 × 336,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,890x = 113,359,482,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,359,482,721/155,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,176.10
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