Finding the Third Proportional to 155,570 and 323,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,570 and 323,716 is: 673,600.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,570 : 323,716 = 323,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,570/323,716 = 323,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,570x = 323,716 × 323,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,570x = 104,792,048,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,792,048,656/155,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,600.62
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