Finding the Third Proportional to 153,720 and 237,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,720 and 237,504 is: 366,953.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,720 : 237,504 = 237,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,720/237,504 = 237,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,720x = 237,504 × 237,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,720x = 56,408,150,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,408,150,016/153,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,953.88
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