Finding the Third Proportional to 155,537 and 228,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,537 and 228,334 is: 335,202.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,537 : 228,334 = 228,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,537/228,334 = 228,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,537x = 228,334 × 228,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,537x = 52,136,415,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,136,415,556/155,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,202.66
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