Finding the Third Proportional to 150,172 and 224,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,172 and 224,812 is: 336,550.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,172 : 224,812 = 224,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,172/224,812 = 224,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,172x = 224,812 × 224,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,172x = 50,540,435,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,540,435,344/150,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,550.32
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