Finding the Third Proportional to 155,309 and 332,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,309 and 332,764 is: 712,977.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,309 : 332,764 = 332,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,309/332,764 = 332,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,309x = 332,764 × 332,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,309x = 110,731,879,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,731,879,696/155,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,977.87
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