Finding the Third Proportional to 150,050 and 237,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,050 and 237,603 is: 376,242.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,050 : 237,603 = 237,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,050/237,603 = 237,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,050x = 237,603 × 237,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,050x = 56,455,185,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,455,185,609/150,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,242.49
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