Finding the Third Proportional to 155,937 and 341,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,937 and 341,706 is: 748,783.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,937 : 341,706 = 341,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,937/341,706 = 341,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,937x = 341,706 × 341,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,937x = 116,762,990,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,762,990,436/155,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,783.10
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