Finding the Third Proportional to 155,436 and 335,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,436 and 335,374 is: 723,614.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,436 : 335,374 = 335,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,436/335,374 = 335,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,436x = 335,374 × 335,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,436x = 112,475,719,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,475,719,876/155,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,614.35
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