Finding the Third Proportional to 155,536 and 341,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,536 and 341,205 is: 748,513.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,536 : 341,205 = 341,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,536/341,205 = 341,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,536x = 341,205 × 341,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,536x = 116,420,852,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,420,852,025/155,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,513.86
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