Finding the Third Proportional to 155,124 and 223,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,124 and 223,660.50 is: 322,477.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,124 : 223,660.50 = 223,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,124/223,660.50 = 223,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,124x = 223,660.50 × 223,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,124x = 50,024,019,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,024,019,260.25/155,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,477.63
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