Finding the Third Proportional to 155,606 and 340,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,606 and 340,515 is: 745,154.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,606 : 340,515 = 340,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,606/340,515 = 340,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,606x = 340,515 × 340,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,606x = 115,950,465,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,950,465,225/155,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,154.21
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