Finding the Third Proportional to 155,314 and 330,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,314 and 330,980 is: 705,330.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,314 : 330,980 = 330,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,314/330,980 = 330,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,314x = 330,980 × 330,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,314x = 109,547,760,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,547,760,400/155,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,330.88
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