Finding the Third Proportional to 155,824 and 331,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,824 and 331,086 is: 703,472.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,824 : 331,086 = 331,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,824/331,086 = 331,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,824x = 331,086 × 331,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,824x = 109,617,939,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,617,939,396/155,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,472.76
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