Finding the Third Proportional to 153,350 and 234,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,350 and 234,879 is: 359,753.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,350 : 234,879 = 234,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,350/234,879 = 234,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,350x = 234,879 × 234,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,350x = 55,168,144,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,168,144,641/153,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,753.14
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