Finding the Third Proportional to 153,474 and 233,411
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,474 and 233,411 is: 354,983.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,474 : 233,411 = 233,411 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,474/233,411 = 233,411/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,474x = 233,411 × 233,411 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,474x = 54,480,694,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,480,694,921/153,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,983.22
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