Finding the Third Proportional to 155,908 and 336,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,908 and 336,764 is: 727,416.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,908 : 336,764 = 336,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,908/336,764 = 336,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,908x = 336,764 × 336,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,908x = 113,409,991,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,409,991,696/155,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,416.12
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