Finding the Third Proportional to 153,879.75 and 232,869.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 153,879.75 and 232,869.94 is: 352,407.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,879.75 : 232,869.94 = 232,869.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,879.75/232,869.94 = 232,869.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,879.75x = 232,869.94 × 232,869.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,879.75x = 54,228,407,791.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,228,407,791.25/153,879.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,407.69
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