Finding the Third Proportional to 155,530 and 233,417
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,530 and 233,417 is: 350,308.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,530 : 233,417 = 233,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,530/233,417 = 233,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,530x = 233,417 × 233,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,530x = 54,483,495,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,483,495,889/155,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,308.60
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