Finding the Third Proportional to 155,246 and 335,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,246 and 335,220 is: 723,834.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,246 : 335,220 = 335,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,246/335,220 = 335,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,246x = 335,220 × 335,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,246x = 112,372,448,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,372,448,400/155,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,834.74
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