Finding the Third Proportional to 155,574 and 303,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,574 and 303,372 is: 591,580.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,574 : 303,372 = 303,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,574/303,372 = 303,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,574x = 303,372 × 303,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,574x = 92,034,570,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,034,570,384/155,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,580.67
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