Finding the Third Proportional to 155,520 and 321,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,520 and 321,408 is: 664,243.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,520 : 321,408 = 321,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,520/321,408 = 321,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,520x = 321,408 × 321,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,520x = 103,303,102,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,303,102,464/155,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,243.20
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