Finding the Third Proportional to 155,556 and 332,434.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,556 and 332,434.50 is: 710,436.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,556 : 332,434.50 = 332,434.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,556/332,434.50 = 332,434.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,556x = 332,434.50 × 332,434.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,556x = 110,512,696,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,512,696,790.25/155,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,436.74
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