Finding the Third Proportional to 153,469 and 232,573
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,469 and 232,573 is: 352,450.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,469 : 232,573 = 232,573 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,469/232,573 = 232,573/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,469x = 232,573 × 232,573 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,469x = 54,090,200,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,090,200,329/153,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,450.33
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