Finding the Third Proportional to 155,746 and 335,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,746 and 335,186 is: 721,364.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,746 : 335,186 = 335,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,746/335,186 = 335,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,746x = 335,186 × 335,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,746x = 112,349,654,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,349,654,596/155,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 721,364.62
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