Finding the Third Proportional to 155,772 and 341,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,772 and 341,024 is: 746,587.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,772 : 341,024 = 341,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,772/341,024 = 341,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,772x = 341,024 × 341,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,772x = 116,297,368,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,297,368,576/155,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,587.12
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