Finding the Third Proportional to 153,869 and 232,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,869 and 232,925 is: 352,599.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,869 : 232,925 = 232,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,869/232,925 = 232,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,869x = 232,925 × 232,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,869x = 54,254,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,254,055,625/153,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,599.00
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