Finding the Third Proportional to 150,265 and 234,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,265 and 234,015 is: 364,442.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,265 : 234,015 = 234,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,265/234,015 = 234,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,265x = 234,015 × 234,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,265x = 54,763,020,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,763,020,225/150,265 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,442.95
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