Finding the Third Proportional to 153,210 and 233,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,210 and 233,058 is: 354,520.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,210 : 233,058 = 233,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,210/233,058 = 233,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,210x = 233,058 × 233,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,210x = 54,316,031,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,316,031,364/153,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,520.14
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