Finding the Third Proportional to 112,416 and 150,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,416 and 150,368 is: 201,132.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,416 : 150,368 = 150,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,416/150,368 = 150,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,416x = 150,368 × 150,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,416x = 22,610,535,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,610,535,424/112,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,132.72
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