Finding the Third Proportional to 155,254 and 233,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,254 and 233,651 is: 351,635.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,254 : 233,651 = 233,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,254/233,651 = 233,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,254x = 233,651 × 233,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,254x = 54,592,789,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,592,789,801/155,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,635.32
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