Finding the Third Proportional to 155,528 and 232,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,528 and 232,318 is: 347,022.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,528 : 232,318 = 232,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,528/232,318 = 232,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,528x = 232,318 × 232,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,528x = 53,971,653,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,971,653,124/155,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,022.10
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