Finding the Third Proportional to 155,534 and 321,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,534 and 321,436 is: 664,299.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,534 : 321,436 = 321,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,534/321,436 = 321,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,534x = 321,436 × 321,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,534x = 103,321,102,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,321,102,096/155,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,299.14
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