Finding the Third Proportional to 153,008 and 236,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,008 and 236,328 is: 365,019.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,008 : 236,328 = 236,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,008/236,328 = 236,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,008x = 236,328 × 236,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,008x = 55,850,923,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,850,923,584/153,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,019.63
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