Finding the Third Proportional to 154,480 and 233,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,480 and 233,360 is: 352,517.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,480 : 233,360 = 233,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,480/233,360 = 233,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,480x = 233,360 × 233,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,480x = 54,456,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,456,889,600/154,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,517.41
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