Finding the Third Proportional to 155,240 and 335,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,240 and 335,392 is: 724,605.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,240 : 335,392 = 335,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,240/335,392 = 335,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,240x = 335,392 × 335,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,240x = 112,487,793,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,487,793,664/155,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,605.73
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