Finding the Third Proportional to 155,401 and 219,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,401 and 219,348 is: 309,608.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,401 : 219,348 = 219,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,401/219,348 = 219,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,401x = 219,348 × 219,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,401x = 48,113,545,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,113,545,104/155,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,608.98
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