Finding the Third Proportional to 153 and 303
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Solution
The third proportional to 153 and 303 is: 600.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153 : 303 = 303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153/303 = 303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153x = 303 × 303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153x = 91,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,809/153 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600.06
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