Finding the Third Proportional to 154,278 and 233,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,278 and 233,352 is: 352,954.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,278 : 233,352 = 233,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,278/233,352 = 233,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,278x = 233,352 × 233,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,278x = 54,453,155,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,453,155,904/154,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,954.77
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