Finding the Third Proportional to 155,385 and 239,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,385 and 239,946 is: 370,525.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,385 : 239,946 = 239,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,385/239,946 = 239,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,385x = 239,946 × 239,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,385x = 57,574,082,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,574,082,916/155,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,525.36
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