Finding the Third Proportional to 152,028 and 241,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,028 and 241,953 is: 385,068.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,028 : 241,953 = 241,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,028/241,953 = 241,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,028x = 241,953 × 241,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,028x = 58,541,254,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,541,254,209/152,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,068.90
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