Finding the Third Proportional to 153,336 and 232,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,336 and 232,770 is: 353,353.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,336 : 232,770 = 232,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,336/232,770 = 232,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,336x = 232,770 × 232,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,336x = 54,181,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,181,872,900/153,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,353.90
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