Finding the Third Proportional to 153,879 and 231,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,879 and 231,831 is: 349,271.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,879 : 231,831 = 231,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,879/231,831 = 231,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,879x = 231,831 × 231,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,879x = 53,745,612,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,745,612,561/153,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,271.91
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