Finding the Third Proportional to 153,301 and 239,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,301 and 239,262 is: 373,424.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,301 : 239,262 = 239,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,301/239,262 = 239,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,301x = 239,262 × 239,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,301x = 57,246,304,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,246,304,644/153,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,424.21
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