Finding the Third Proportional to 155,548 and 341,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,548 and 341,228 is: 748,557.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,548 : 341,228 = 341,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,548/341,228 = 341,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,548x = 341,228 × 341,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,548x = 116,436,547,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,436,547,984/155,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,557.02
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