Finding the Third Proportional to 155,650 and 351,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,650 and 351,721 is: 794,780.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,650 : 351,721 = 351,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,650/351,721 = 351,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,650x = 351,721 × 351,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,650x = 123,707,661,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,707,661,841/155,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,780.99
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