Finding the Third Proportional to 155,266 and 328,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,266 and 328,996 is: 697,115.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,266 : 328,996 = 328,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,266/328,996 = 328,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,266x = 328,996 × 328,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,266x = 108,238,368,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,238,368,016/155,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 697,115.71
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