Finding the Third Proportional to 155,036 and 334,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,036 and 334,858 is: 723,250.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,036 : 334,858 = 334,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,036/334,858 = 334,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,036x = 334,858 × 334,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,036x = 112,129,880,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,129,880,164/155,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,250.60
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