Finding the Third Proportional to 155,524 and 340,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,524 and 340,604 is: 745,936.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,524 : 340,604 = 340,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,524/340,604 = 340,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,524x = 340,604 × 340,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,524x = 116,011,084,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,011,084,816/155,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,936.86
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