Finding the Third Proportional to 155,427 and 332,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,427 and 332,904 is: 713,036.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,427 : 332,904 = 332,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,427/332,904 = 332,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,427x = 332,904 × 332,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,427x = 110,825,073,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,825,073,216/155,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,036.17
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