Finding the Third Proportional to 155,904 and 228,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,904 and 228,024 is: 333,506.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,904 : 228,024 = 228,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,904/228,024 = 228,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,904x = 228,024 × 228,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,904x = 51,994,944,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,994,944,576/155,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,506.16
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