Finding the Third Proportional to 155,236 and 339,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,236 and 339,530 is: 742,615.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,236 : 339,530 = 339,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,236/339,530 = 339,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,236x = 339,530 × 339,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,236x = 115,280,620,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,280,620,900/155,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,615.25
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