Finding the Third Proportional to 155,432 and 228,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,432 and 228,045 is: 334,580.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,432 : 228,045 = 228,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,432/228,045 = 228,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,432x = 228,045 × 228,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,432x = 52,004,522,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,004,522,025/155,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,580.54
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