Finding the Third Proportional to 155,410 and 232,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,410 and 232,156 is: 346,801.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,410 : 232,156 = 232,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,410/232,156 = 232,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,410x = 232,156 × 232,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,410x = 53,896,408,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,896,408,336/155,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,801.42
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