Finding the Third Proportional to 155,832 and 340,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,832 and 340,482 is: 743,929.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,832 : 340,482 = 340,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,832/340,482 = 340,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,832x = 340,482 × 340,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,832x = 115,927,992,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,927,992,324/155,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,929.31
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