Finding the Third Proportional to 150,264 and 225,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,264 and 225,018 is: 336,960.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,264 : 225,018 = 225,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,264/225,018 = 225,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,264x = 225,018 × 225,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,264x = 50,633,100,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,633,100,324/150,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,960.95
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