Finding the Third Proportional to 149,994 and 232,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 149,994 and 232,554 is: 360,556.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149,994 : 232,554 = 232,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149,994/232,554 = 232,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149,994x = 232,554 × 232,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149,994x = 54,081,362,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,081,362,916/149,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,556.84
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