Finding the Third Proportional to 155,458 and 411,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,458 and 411,438 is: 1,088,919.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,458 : 411,438 = 411,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,458/411,438 = 411,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,458x = 411,438 × 411,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,458x = 169,281,227,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,281,227,844/155,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,088,919.37
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