Finding the Third Proportional to 155,772 and 233,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,772 and 233,394 is: 349,695.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,772 : 233,394 = 233,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,772/233,394 = 233,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,772x = 233,394 × 233,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,772x = 54,472,759,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,472,759,236/155,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,695.45
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