Finding the Third Proportional to 155,382 and 332,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,382 and 332,922 is: 713,319.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,382 : 332,922 = 332,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,382/332,922 = 332,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,382x = 332,922 × 332,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,382x = 110,837,058,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,837,058,084/155,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,319.81
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