Finding the Third Proportional to 155,670 and 340,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,670 and 340,181 is: 743,387.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,670 : 340,181 = 340,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,670/340,181 = 340,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,670x = 340,181 × 340,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,670x = 115,723,112,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,723,112,761/155,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,387.38
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