Finding the Third Proportional to 152,940 and 232,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,940 and 232,650 is: 353,903.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,940 : 232,650 = 232,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,940/232,650 = 232,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,940x = 232,650 × 232,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,940x = 54,126,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,126,022,500/152,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,903.64
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