Finding the Third Proportional to 153,312 and 224,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,312 and 224,136 is: 327,677.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,312 : 224,136 = 224,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,312/224,136 = 224,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,312x = 224,136 × 224,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,312x = 50,236,946,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,236,946,496/153,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,677.85
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