Finding the Third Proportional to 155,106 and 334,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,106 and 334,971 is: 723,412.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,106 : 334,971 = 334,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,106/334,971 = 334,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,106x = 334,971 × 334,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,106x = 112,205,570,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,205,570,841/155,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,412.19
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