Finding the Third Proportional to 153,360 and 235,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,360 and 235,632 is: 362,039.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,360 : 235,632 = 235,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,360/235,632 = 235,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,360x = 235,632 × 235,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,360x = 55,522,439,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,522,439,424/153,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,039.90
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