Finding the Third Proportional to 155,356 and 332,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,356 and 332,836 is: 713,070.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,356 : 332,836 = 332,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,356/332,836 = 332,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,356x = 332,836 × 332,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,356x = 110,779,802,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,779,802,896/155,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,070.64
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