Finding the Third Proportional to 152,711 and 233,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,711 and 233,015 is: 355,547.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,711 : 233,015 = 233,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,711/233,015 = 233,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,711x = 233,015 × 233,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,711x = 54,295,990,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,295,990,225/152,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,547.34
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