Finding the Third Proportional to 155,737 and 244,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,737 and 244,673 is: 384,397.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,737 : 244,673 = 244,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,737/244,673 = 244,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,737x = 244,673 × 244,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,737x = 59,864,876,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,864,876,929/155,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,397.27
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