Finding the Third Proportional to 155,526 and 334,960.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,526 and 334,960.50 is: 721,413.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,526 : 334,960.50 = 334,960.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,526/334,960.50 = 334,960.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,526x = 334,960.50 × 334,960.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,526x = 112,198,536,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,198,536,560.25/155,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,413.38
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