Finding the Third Proportional to 156,467 and 336,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 156,467 and 336,519 is: 723,763.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,467 : 336,519 = 336,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,467/336,519 = 336,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,467x = 336,519 × 336,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,467x = 113,245,037,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,245,037,361/156,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,763.08
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