Finding the Third Proportional to 154,628 and 233,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,628 and 233,478 is: 352,536.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,628 : 233,478 = 233,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,628/233,478 = 233,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,628x = 233,478 × 233,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,628x = 54,511,976,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,511,976,484/154,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,536.26
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