Finding the Third Proportional to 150,246 and 232,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,246 and 232,524 is: 359,859.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,246 : 232,524 = 232,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,246/232,524 = 232,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,246x = 232,524 × 232,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,246x = 54,067,410,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,067,410,576/150,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,859.23
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