Finding the Third Proportional to 153,612 and 238,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,612 and 238,503 is: 370,307.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,612 : 238,503 = 238,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,612/238,503 = 238,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,612x = 238,503 × 238,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,612x = 56,883,681,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,883,681,009/153,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,307.53
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