Finding the Third Proportional to 153,504 and 206,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,504 and 206,064 is: 276,620.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,504 : 206,064 = 206,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,504/206,064 = 206,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,504x = 206,064 × 206,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,504x = 42,462,372,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,462,372,096/153,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,620.62
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