Finding the Third Proportional to 153,230 and 356,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,230 and 356,076 is: 827,449.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,230 : 356,076 = 356,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,230/356,076 = 356,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,230x = 356,076 × 356,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,230x = 126,790,117,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,790,117,776/153,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,449.70
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