Finding the Third Proportional to 155,110 and 334,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,110 and 334,980 is: 723,432.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,110 : 334,980 = 334,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,110/334,980 = 334,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,110x = 334,980 × 334,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,110x = 112,211,600,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,211,600,400/155,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,432.41
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