Finding the Third Proportional to 155,544 and 334,555.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,544 and 334,555.50 is: 719,586.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,544 : 334,555.50 = 334,555.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,544/334,555.50 = 334,555.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,544x = 334,555.50 × 334,555.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,544x = 111,927,382,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,927,382,580.25/155,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,586.63
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