Finding the Third Proportional to 155,780 and 338,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,780 and 338,897 is: 737,265.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,780 : 338,897 = 338,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,780/338,897 = 338,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,780x = 338,897 × 338,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,780x = 114,851,176,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,851,176,609/155,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,265.22
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