Finding the Third Proportional to 155,709 and 340,497
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,709 and 340,497 is: 744,582.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,709 : 340,497 = 340,497 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,709/340,497 = 340,497/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,709x = 340,497 × 340,497 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,709x = 115,938,207,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,938,207,009/155,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,582.57
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