Finding the Third Proportional to 155,834 and 341,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,834 and 341,332 is: 747,638.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,834 : 341,332 = 341,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,834/341,332 = 341,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,834x = 341,332 × 341,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,834x = 116,507,534,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,507,534,224/155,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,638.73
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