Finding the Third Proportional to 155,664 and 342,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,664 and 342,432 is: 753,287.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,664 : 342,432 = 342,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,664/342,432 = 342,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,664x = 342,432 × 342,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,664x = 117,259,674,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,259,674,624/155,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,287.05
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