Finding the Third Proportional to 153,024 and 205,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,024 and 205,236 is: 275,262.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,024 : 205,236 = 205,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,024/205,236 = 205,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,024x = 205,236 × 205,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,024x = 42,121,815,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,121,815,696/153,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,262.81
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