Finding the Third Proportional to 155,538 and 248,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,538 and 248,076 is: 395,669.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,538 : 248,076 = 248,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,538/248,076 = 248,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,538x = 248,076 × 248,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,538x = 61,541,701,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,541,701,776/155,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,669.88
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