Finding the Third Proportional to 155,416 and 335,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,416 and 335,640 is: 724,855.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,416 : 335,640 = 335,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,416/335,640 = 335,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,416x = 335,640 × 335,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,416x = 112,654,209,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,654,209,600/155,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,855.93
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