Finding the Third Proportional to 150,041 and 226,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,041 and 226,668 is: 342,428.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,041 : 226,668 = 226,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,041/226,668 = 226,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,041x = 226,668 × 226,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,041x = 51,378,382,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,378,382,224/150,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,428.95
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