Finding the Third Proportional to 153,744 and 224,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,744 and 224,664 is: 328,298.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,744 : 224,664 = 224,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,744/224,664 = 224,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,744x = 224,664 × 224,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,744x = 50,473,912,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,473,912,896/153,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,298.42
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