Finding the Third Proportional to 155,232 and 227,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,232 and 227,737 is: 334,107.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,232 : 227,737 = 227,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,232/227,737 = 227,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,232x = 227,737 × 227,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,232x = 51,864,141,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,864,141,169/155,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,107.28
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