Finding the Third Proportional to 155,622 and 339,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,622 and 339,513 is: 740,699.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,622 : 339,513 = 339,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,622/339,513 = 339,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,622x = 339,513 × 339,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,622x = 115,269,077,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,269,077,169/155,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,699.11
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