Finding the Third Proportional to 155,437 and 346,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,437 and 346,095 is: 770,612.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,437 : 346,095 = 346,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,437/346,095 = 346,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,437x = 346,095 × 346,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,437x = 119,781,749,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,781,749,025/155,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,612.85
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