Finding the Third Proportional to 156,006 and 336,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,006 and 336,918 is: 727,624.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,006 : 336,918 = 336,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,006/336,918 = 336,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,006x = 336,918 × 336,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,006x = 113,513,738,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,513,738,724/156,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,624.19
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