Finding the Third Proportional to 155,374 and 235,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,374 and 235,162 is: 355,922.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,374 : 235,162 = 235,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,374/235,162 = 235,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,374x = 235,162 × 235,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,374x = 55,301,166,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,301,166,244/155,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,922.91
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