Finding the Third Proportional to 155,511 and 233,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,511 and 233,226 is: 349,778.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,511 : 233,226 = 233,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,511/233,226 = 233,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,511x = 233,226 × 233,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,511x = 54,394,367,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,394,367,076/155,511 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,778.26
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