Finding the Third Proportional to 155,595 and 351,583.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,595 and 351,583.50 is: 794,440.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,595 : 351,583.50 = 351,583.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,595/351,583.50 = 351,583.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,595x = 351,583.50 × 351,583.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,595x = 123,610,957,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,610,957,472.25/155,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,440.42
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