Finding the Third Proportional to 155,376 and 235,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,376 and 235,164 is: 355,924.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,376 : 235,164 = 235,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,376/235,164 = 235,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,376x = 235,164 × 235,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,376x = 55,302,106,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,302,106,896/155,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,924.38
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