Finding the Third Proportional to 153,164 and 235,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,164 and 235,366 is: 361,685.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,164 : 235,366 = 235,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,164/235,366 = 235,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,164x = 235,366 × 235,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,164x = 55,397,153,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,397,153,956/153,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,685.21
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