Finding the Third Proportional to 152,923 and 236,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,923 and 236,206 is: 364,845.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,923 : 236,206 = 236,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,923/236,206 = 236,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,923x = 236,206 × 236,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,923x = 55,793,274,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,793,274,436/152,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,845.54
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