Finding the Third Proportional to 155,118 and 233,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,118 and 233,970 is: 352,905.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,118 : 233,970 = 233,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,118/233,970 = 233,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,118x = 233,970 × 233,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,118x = 54,741,960,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,741,960,900/155,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,905.28
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