Finding the Third Proportional to 155,844 and 332,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,844 and 332,424 is: 709,079.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,844 : 332,424 = 332,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,844/332,424 = 332,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,844x = 332,424 × 332,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,844x = 110,505,715,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,505,715,776/155,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,079.05
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