Finding the Third Proportional to 155,916 and 330,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,916 and 330,372 is: 700,028.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,916 : 330,372 = 330,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,916/330,372 = 330,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,916x = 330,372 × 330,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,916x = 109,145,658,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,145,658,384/155,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 700,028.59
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