Finding the Third Proportional to 150,427.13 and 232,161.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,427.13 and 232,161.19 is: 358,305.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,427.13 : 232,161.19 = 232,161.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,427.13/232,161.19 = 232,161.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,427.13x = 232,161.19 × 232,161.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,427.13x = 53,898,816,981.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,898,816,981.41/150,427.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,305.17
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