Finding the Third Proportional to 155,738 and 339,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,738 and 339,316 is: 739,288.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,738 : 339,316 = 339,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,738/339,316 = 339,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,738x = 339,316 × 339,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,738x = 115,135,347,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,135,347,856/155,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,288.73
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