Finding the Third Proportional to 155,063 and 232,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,063 and 232,595 is: 348,893.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,063 : 232,595 = 232,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,063/232,595 = 232,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,063x = 232,595 × 232,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,063x = 54,100,434,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,100,434,025/155,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,893.25
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