Finding the Third Proportional to 155,493 and 233,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,493 and 233,199 is: 349,737.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,493 : 233,199 = 233,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,493/233,199 = 233,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,493x = 233,199 × 233,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,493x = 54,381,773,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,381,773,601/155,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,737.76
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