Finding the Third Proportional to 155,425 and 228,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,425 and 228,036 is: 334,569.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,425 : 228,036 = 228,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,425/228,036 = 228,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,425x = 228,036 × 228,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,425x = 52,000,417,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,000,417,296/155,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,569.20
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