Finding the Third Proportional to 150,228 and 233,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,228 and 233,955 is: 364,345.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,228 : 233,955 = 233,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,228/233,955 = 233,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,228x = 233,955 × 233,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,228x = 54,734,942,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,734,942,025/150,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,345.81
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