Finding the Third Proportional to 155,526 and 232,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,526 and 232,218 is: 346,727.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,526 : 232,218 = 232,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,526/232,218 = 232,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,526x = 232,218 × 232,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,526x = 53,925,199,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,925,199,524/155,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 346,727.88
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