Finding the Third Proportional to 155,184 and 247,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,184 and 247,944 is: 396,150.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,184 : 247,944 = 247,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,184/247,944 = 247,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,184x = 247,944 × 247,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,184x = 61,476,227,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,476,227,136/155,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,150.55
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