Finding the Third Proportional to 155,526 and 241,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,526 and 241,281 is: 374,320.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,526 : 241,281 = 241,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,526/241,281 = 241,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,526x = 241,281 × 241,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,526x = 58,216,520,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,216,520,961/155,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,320.18
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