Finding the Third Proportional to 155,618 and 335,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,618 and 335,812 is: 724,657.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,618 : 335,812 = 335,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,618/335,812 = 335,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,618x = 335,812 × 335,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,618x = 112,769,699,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,769,699,344/155,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,657.17
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