Finding the Third Proportional to 155,652 and 233,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,652 and 233,479 is: 350,220.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,652 : 233,479 = 233,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,652/233,479 = 233,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,652x = 233,479 × 233,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,652x = 54,512,443,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,512,443,441/155,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,220.00
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