Finding the Third Proportional to 155,956.50 and 337,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,956.50 and 337,833 is: 731,813.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,956.50 : 337,833 = 337,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,956.50/337,833 = 337,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,956.50x = 337,833 × 337,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,956.50x = 114,131,135,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,131,135,889/155,956.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 731,813.91
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