Finding the Third Proportional to 155,464 and 329,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,464 and 329,612 is: 698,837.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,464 : 329,612 = 329,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,464/329,612 = 329,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,464x = 329,612 × 329,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,464x = 108,644,070,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,644,070,544/155,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,837.48
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