Finding the Third Proportional to 155,752 and 338,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,752 and 338,841 is: 737,154.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,752 : 338,841 = 338,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,752/338,841 = 338,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,752x = 338,841 × 338,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,752x = 114,813,223,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,813,223,281/155,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,154.09
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