Finding the Third Proportional to 155,524 and 326,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,524 and 326,715 is: 686,342.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,524 : 326,715 = 326,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,524/326,715 = 326,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,524x = 326,715 × 326,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,524x = 106,742,691,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,742,691,225/155,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,342.24
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