Finding the Third Proportional to 150,050 and 234,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,050 and 234,291 is: 365,826.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,050 : 234,291 = 234,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,050/234,291 = 234,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,050x = 234,291 × 234,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,050x = 54,892,272,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,892,272,681/150,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,826.54
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