Finding the Third Proportional to 153,605 and 232,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,605 and 232,554 is: 352,080.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,605 : 232,554 = 232,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,605/232,554 = 232,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,605x = 232,554 × 232,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,605x = 54,081,362,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,081,362,916/153,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,080.75
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