Finding the Third Proportional to 155,547 and 228,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,547 and 228,214 is: 334,828.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,547 : 228,214 = 228,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,547/228,214 = 228,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,547x = 228,214 × 228,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,547x = 52,081,629,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,081,629,796/155,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,828.89
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