Finding the Third Proportional to 155,560 and 241,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,560 and 241,324 is: 374,371.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,560 : 241,324 = 241,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,560/241,324 = 241,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,560x = 241,324 × 241,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,560x = 58,237,272,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,237,272,976/155,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,371.77
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