Finding the Third Proportional to 155,546 and 341,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,546 and 341,223 is: 748,544.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,546 : 341,223 = 341,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,546/341,223 = 341,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,546x = 341,223 × 341,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,546x = 116,433,135,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,433,135,729/155,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,544.71
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