Finding the Third Proportional to 156,036 and 336,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,036 and 336,984 is: 727,769.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,036 : 336,984 = 336,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,036/336,984 = 336,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,036x = 336,984 × 336,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,036x = 113,558,216,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,558,216,256/156,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,769.34
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