Finding the Third Proportional to 155,600 and 316,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,600 and 316,906 is: 645,433.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,600 : 316,906 = 316,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,600/316,906 = 316,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,600x = 316,906 × 316,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,600x = 100,429,412,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,429,412,836/155,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,433.24
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