Finding the Third Proportional to 150,096 and 228,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,096 and 228,239 is: 347,064.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,096 : 228,239 = 228,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,096/228,239 = 228,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,096x = 228,239 × 228,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,096x = 52,093,041,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,093,041,121/150,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 347,064.82
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