Finding the Third Proportional to 155,586 and 341,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,586 and 341,292 is: 748,654.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,586 : 341,292 = 341,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,586/341,292 = 341,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,586x = 341,292 × 341,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,586x = 116,480,229,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,480,229,264/155,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,654.95
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