Finding the Third Proportional to 155,932 and 336,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,932 and 336,811 is: 727,507.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,932 : 336,811 = 336,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,932/336,811 = 336,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,932x = 336,811 × 336,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,932x = 113,441,649,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,441,649,721/155,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,507.18
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