Finding the Third Proportional to 154,288 and 233,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,288 and 233,367 is: 352,977.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,288 : 233,367 = 233,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,288/233,367 = 233,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,288x = 233,367 × 233,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,288x = 54,460,156,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,460,156,689/154,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,977.27
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