Finding the Third Proportional to 155,264 and 328,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,264 and 328,992 is: 697,107.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,264 : 328,992 = 328,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,264/328,992 = 328,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,264x = 328,992 × 328,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,264x = 108,235,736,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,235,736,064/155,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,107.74
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