Finding the Third Proportional to 155,302 and 339,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,302 and 339,682 is: 742,964.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,302 : 339,682 = 339,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,302/339,682 = 339,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,302x = 339,682 × 339,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,302x = 115,383,861,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,383,861,124/155,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,964.42
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