Finding the Third Proportional to 155,934.50 and 241,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,934.50 and 241,354 is: 373,565.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,934.50 : 241,354 = 241,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,934.50/241,354 = 241,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,934.50x = 241,354 × 241,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,934.50x = 58,251,753,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,251,753,316/155,934.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,565.52
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