Finding the Third Proportional to 155,259 and 316,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,259 and 316,226 is: 644,077.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,259 : 316,226 = 316,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,259/316,226 = 316,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,259x = 316,226 × 316,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,259x = 99,998,883,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,998,883,076/155,259 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,077.85
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