Finding the Third Proportional to 150,390 and 237,964.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,390 and 237,964.50 is: 376,535.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,390 : 237,964.50 = 237,964.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,390/237,964.50 = 237,964.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,390x = 237,964.50 × 237,964.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,390x = 56,627,103,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,627,103,260.25/150,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,535.03
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