Finding the Third Proportional to 153,276 and 235,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,276 and 235,422 is: 361,592.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,276 : 235,422 = 235,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,276/235,422 = 235,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,276x = 235,422 × 235,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,276x = 55,423,518,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,423,518,084/153,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,592.93
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