Finding the Third Proportional to 155,668 and 241,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,668 and 241,530 is: 374,751.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,668 : 241,530 = 241,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,668/241,530 = 241,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,668x = 241,530 × 241,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,668x = 58,336,740,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,336,740,900/155,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,751.01
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