Finding the Third Proportional to 155,101 and 319,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,101 and 319,900 is: 659,802.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,101 : 319,900 = 319,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,101/319,900 = 319,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,101x = 319,900 × 319,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,101x = 102,336,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,336,010,000/155,101 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,802.39
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