Finding the Third Proportional to 150,417 and 225,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,417 and 225,658 is: 338,535.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,417 : 225,658 = 225,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,417/225,658 = 225,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,417x = 225,658 × 225,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,417x = 50,921,532,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,921,532,964/150,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,535.76
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