Finding the Third Proportional to 153,411 and 235,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,411 and 235,473 is: 361,431.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,411 : 235,473 = 235,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,411/235,473 = 235,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,411x = 235,473 × 235,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,411x = 55,447,533,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,447,533,729/153,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,431.28
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