Finding the Third Proportional to 155,180 and 333,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,180 and 333,325 is: 715,978.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,180 : 333,325 = 333,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,180/333,325 = 333,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,180x = 333,325 × 333,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,180x = 111,105,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,105,555,625/155,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,978.58
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