Finding the Third Proportional to 153,236 and 356,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,236 and 356,090 is: 827,482.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,236 : 356,090 = 356,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,236/356,090 = 356,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,236x = 356,090 × 356,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,236x = 126,800,088,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,800,088,100/153,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,482.37
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