Finding the Third Proportional to 155,905 and 335,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,905 and 335,849 is: 723,482.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,905 : 335,849 = 335,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,905/335,849 = 335,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,905x = 335,849 × 335,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,905x = 112,794,550,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,794,550,801/155,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,482.57
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