Finding the Third Proportional to 155,901 and 228,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,901 and 228,019 is: 333,497.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,901 : 228,019 = 228,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,901/228,019 = 228,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,901x = 228,019 × 228,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,901x = 51,992,664,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,992,664,361/155,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,497.95
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