Finding the Third Proportional to 155,556 and 341,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,556 and 341,244 is: 748,588.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,556 : 341,244 = 341,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,556/341,244 = 341,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,556x = 341,244 × 341,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,556x = 116,447,467,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,447,467,536/155,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,588.72
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