Finding the Third Proportional to 152,064 and 355,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,064 and 355,320 is: 830,257.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,064 : 355,320 = 355,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,064/355,320 = 355,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,064x = 355,320 × 355,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,064x = 126,252,302,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,252,302,400/152,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,257.67
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