Finding the Third Proportional to 155,530.50 and 343,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,530.50 and 343,893 is: 760,380.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,530.50 : 343,893 = 343,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,530.50/343,893 = 343,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,530.50x = 343,893 × 343,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,530.50x = 118,262,395,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,262,395,449/155,530.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,380.73
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