Finding the Third Proportional to 152,328 and 232,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,328 and 232,065 is: 353,540.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,328 : 232,065 = 232,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,328/232,065 = 232,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,328x = 232,065 × 232,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,328x = 53,854,164,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,854,164,225/152,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,540.81
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