Finding the Third Proportional to 152,415 and 237,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,415 and 237,345 is: 369,600.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,415 : 237,345 = 237,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,415/237,345 = 237,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,415x = 237,345 × 237,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,415x = 56,332,649,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,332,649,025/152,415 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,600.43
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