Finding the Third Proportional to 155,554 and 341,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,554 and 341,239 is: 748,576.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,554 : 341,239 = 341,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,554/341,239 = 341,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,554x = 341,239 × 341,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,554x = 116,444,055,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,444,055,121/155,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,576.41
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