Finding the Third Proportional to 155,790 and 341,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,790 and 341,226 is: 747,385.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,790 : 341,226 = 341,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,790/341,226 = 341,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,790x = 341,226 × 341,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,790x = 116,435,183,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,435,183,076/155,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,385.47
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