Finding the Third Proportional to 150,276 and 224,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,276 and 224,943 is: 336,709.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,276 : 224,943 = 224,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,276/224,943 = 224,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,276x = 224,943 × 224,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,276x = 50,599,353,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,599,353,249/150,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,709.48
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