Finding the Third Proportional to 153,234 and 356,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,234 and 356,085 is: 827,469.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,234 : 356,085 = 356,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,234/356,085 = 356,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,234x = 356,085 × 356,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,234x = 126,796,527,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,796,527,225/153,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,469.93
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