Finding the Third Proportional to 155,252 and 240,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,252 and 240,465 is: 372,448.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,252 : 240,465 = 240,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,252/240,465 = 240,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,252x = 240,465 × 240,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,252x = 57,823,416,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,823,416,225/155,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,448.77
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