Finding the Third Proportional to 155,905 and 340,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,905 and 340,970 is: 745,714.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,905 : 340,970 = 340,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,905/340,970 = 340,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,905x = 340,970 × 340,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,905x = 116,260,540,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,260,540,900/155,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,714.00
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