Finding the Third Proportional to 154,268 and 233,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,268 and 233,046 is: 352,052.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,268 : 233,046 = 233,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,268/233,046 = 233,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,268x = 233,046 × 233,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,268x = 54,310,438,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,310,438,116/154,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,052.52
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