Finding the Third Proportional to 155,148 and 337,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,148 and 337,944 is: 736,110.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,148 : 337,944 = 337,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,148/337,944 = 337,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,148x = 337,944 × 337,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,148x = 114,206,147,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,206,147,136/155,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,110.99
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