Finding the Third Proportional to 155,118 and 340,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,118 and 340,710 is: 748,354.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,118 : 340,710 = 340,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,118/340,710 = 340,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,118x = 340,710 × 340,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,118x = 116,083,304,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,083,304,100/155,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,354.83
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