Finding the Third Proportional to 155,658 and 233,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,658 and 233,487 is: 350,230.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,658 : 233,487 = 233,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,658/233,487 = 233,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,658x = 233,487 × 233,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,658x = 54,516,179,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,516,179,169/155,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,230.50
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