Finding the Third Proportional to 155,224 and 237,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,224 and 237,291 is: 362,746.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,224 : 237,291 = 237,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,224/237,291 = 237,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,224x = 237,291 × 237,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,224x = 56,307,018,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,307,018,681/155,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,746.86
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