Finding the Third Proportional to 155,548 and 320,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,548 and 320,908 is: 662,058.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,548 : 320,908 = 320,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,548/320,908 = 320,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,548x = 320,908 × 320,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,548x = 102,981,944,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,981,944,464/155,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,058.94
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