Finding the Third Proportional to 155,385 and 340,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,385 and 340,299 is: 745,267.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,385 : 340,299 = 340,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,385/340,299 = 340,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,385x = 340,299 × 340,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,385x = 115,803,409,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,803,409,401/155,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,267.62
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