Finding the Third Proportional to 155,619 and 339,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,619 and 339,507 is: 740,687.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,619 : 339,507 = 339,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,619/339,507 = 339,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,619x = 339,507 × 339,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,619x = 115,265,003,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,265,003,049/155,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,687.21
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