Finding the Third Proportional to 153,858 and 225,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,858 and 225,795 is: 331,366.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,858 : 225,795 = 225,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,858/225,795 = 225,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,858x = 225,795 × 225,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,858x = 50,983,382,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,983,382,025/153,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,366.47
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