Finding the Third Proportional to 154,666 and 235,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,666 and 235,239 is: 357,786.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,666 : 235,239 = 235,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,666/235,239 = 235,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,666x = 235,239 × 235,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,666x = 55,337,387,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,337,387,121/154,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,786.37
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