Finding the Third Proportional to 155,028 and 232,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,028 and 232,544 is: 348,819.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,028 : 232,544 = 232,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,028/232,544 = 232,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,028x = 232,544 × 232,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,028x = 54,076,711,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,076,711,936/155,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,819.00
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