Finding the Third Proportional to 138,753 and 153,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,753 and 153,333 is: 169,445.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,753 : 153,333 = 153,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,753/153,333 = 153,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,753x = 153,333 × 153,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,753x = 23,511,008,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,511,008,889/138,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,445.05
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