Finding the Third Proportional to 155,150 and 337,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,150 and 337,948 is: 736,118.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,150 : 337,948 = 337,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,150/337,948 = 337,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,150x = 337,948 × 337,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,150x = 114,208,850,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,208,850,704/155,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,118.92
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