Finding the Third Proportional to 155,219 and 246,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,219 and 246,194 is: 390,490.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,219 : 246,194 = 246,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,219/246,194 = 246,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,219x = 246,194 × 246,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,219x = 60,611,485,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,611,485,636/155,219 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,490.12
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