Finding the Third Proportional to 155,228 and 335,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,228 and 335,184 is: 723,763.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,228 : 335,184 = 335,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,228/335,184 = 335,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,228x = 335,184 × 335,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,228x = 112,348,313,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,348,313,856/155,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,763.20
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