Finding the Third Proportional to 155,224 and 330,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,224 and 330,800 is: 704,972.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,224 : 330,800 = 330,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,224/330,800 = 330,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,224x = 330,800 × 330,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,224x = 109,428,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,428,640,000/155,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,972.43
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