Finding the Third Proportional to 153,528 and 234,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,528 and 234,006 is: 356,669.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,528 : 234,006 = 234,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,528/234,006 = 234,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,528x = 234,006 × 234,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,528x = 54,758,808,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,758,808,036/153,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,669.85
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