Finding the Third Proportional to 155,524 and 235,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,524 and 235,446 is: 356,439.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,524 : 235,446 = 235,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,524/235,446 = 235,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,524x = 235,446 × 235,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,524x = 55,434,818,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,434,818,916/155,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,439.00
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