Finding the Third Proportional to 155,632 and 347,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,632 and 347,552 is: 776,141.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,632 : 347,552 = 347,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,632/347,552 = 347,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,632x = 347,552 × 347,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,632x = 120,792,392,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,792,392,704/155,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,141.11
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