Finding the Third Proportional to 155,222 and 237,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,222 and 237,344 is: 362,913.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,222 : 237,344 = 237,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,222/237,344 = 237,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,222x = 237,344 × 237,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,222x = 56,332,174,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,332,174,336/155,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,913.60
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