Finding the Third Proportional to 155,351 and 332,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,351 and 332,824 is: 713,042.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,351 : 332,824 = 332,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,351/332,824 = 332,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,351x = 332,824 × 332,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,351x = 110,771,814,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,771,814,976/155,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,042.18
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