Finding the Third Proportional to 155,516 and 211,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,516 and 211,023 is: 286,341.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,516 : 211,023 = 211,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,516/211,023 = 211,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,516x = 211,023 × 211,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,516x = 44,530,706,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,530,706,529/155,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,341.64
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