Finding the Third Proportional to 155,609 and 247,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,609 and 247,022 is: 392,135.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,609 : 247,022 = 247,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,609/247,022 = 247,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,609x = 247,022 × 247,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,609x = 61,019,868,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,019,868,484/155,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,135.86
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