Finding the Third Proportional to 153,234 and 231,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,234 and 231,336 is: 349,245.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,234 : 231,336 = 231,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,234/231,336 = 231,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,234x = 231,336 × 231,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,234x = 53,516,344,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,516,344,896/153,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,245.89
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