Finding the Third Proportional to 155,992 and 235,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 155,992 and 235,092 is: 354,301.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,992 : 235,092 = 235,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,992/235,092 = 235,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,992x = 235,092 × 235,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,992x = 55,268,248,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,268,248,464/155,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,301.81
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