Finding the Third Proportional to 155,798 and 233,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,798 and 233,433 is: 349,753.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,798 : 233,433 = 233,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,798/233,433 = 233,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,798x = 233,433 × 233,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,798x = 54,490,965,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,490,965,489/155,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,753.95
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