Finding the Third Proportional to 155,985 and 231,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,985 and 231,683 is: 344,116.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,985 : 231,683 = 231,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,985/231,683 = 231,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,985x = 231,683 × 231,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,985x = 53,677,012,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,677,012,489/155,985 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,116.50
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