Finding the Third Proportional to 153,252 and 239,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,252 and 239,194 is: 373,331.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,252 : 239,194 = 239,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,252/239,194 = 239,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,252x = 239,194 × 239,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,252x = 57,213,769,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,213,769,636/153,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,331.31
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