Finding the Third Proportional to 155,027 and 340,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,027 and 340,546 is: 748,073.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,027 : 340,546 = 340,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,027/340,546 = 340,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,027x = 340,546 × 340,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,027x = 115,971,578,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,971,578,116/155,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,073.42
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