Finding the Third Proportional to 156,324 and 336,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,324 and 336,350 is: 723,697.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,324 : 336,350 = 336,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,324/336,350 = 336,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,324x = 336,350 × 336,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,324x = 113,131,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,131,322,500/156,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,697.72
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