Finding the Third Proportional to 156,451 and 336,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,451 and 336,490 is: 723,712.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,451 : 336,490 = 336,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,451/336,490 = 336,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,451x = 336,490 × 336,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,451x = 113,225,520,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,225,520,100/156,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,712.35
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