Finding the Third Proportional to 154,656 and 235,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,656 and 235,224 is: 357,763.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,656 : 235,224 = 235,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,656/235,224 = 235,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,656x = 235,224 × 235,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,656x = 55,330,330,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,330,330,176/154,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,763.88
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