Finding the Third Proportional to 153,677 and 237,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,677 and 237,332 is: 366,525.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,677 : 237,332 = 237,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,677/237,332 = 237,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,677x = 237,332 × 237,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,677x = 56,326,478,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,326,478,224/153,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,525.10
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