Finding the Third Proportional to 155,594 and 228,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,594 and 228,441 is: 335,393.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,594 : 228,441 = 228,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,594/228,441 = 228,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,594x = 228,441 × 228,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,594x = 52,185,290,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,185,290,481/155,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,393.98
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