Finding the Third Proportional to 155,343 and 230,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,343 and 230,058 is: 340,708.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,343 : 230,058 = 230,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,343/230,058 = 230,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,343x = 230,058 × 230,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,343x = 52,926,683,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,926,683,364/155,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,708.52
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