Finding the Third Proportional to 150,360 and 223,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,360 and 223,920 is: 333,467.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,360 : 223,920 = 223,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,360/223,920 = 223,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,360x = 223,920 × 223,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,360x = 50,140,166,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,140,166,400/150,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,467.45
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