Finding the Third Proportional to 155,792 and 331,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,792 and 331,028 is: 703,370.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,792 : 331,028 = 331,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,792/331,028 = 331,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,792x = 331,028 × 331,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,792x = 109,579,536,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,579,536,784/155,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,370.76
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