Finding the Third Proportional to 155,564 and 241,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,564 and 241,330 is: 374,380.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,564 : 241,330 = 241,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,564/241,330 = 241,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,564x = 241,330 × 241,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,564x = 58,240,168,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,240,168,900/155,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,380.76
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