Finding the Third Proportional to 150,442 and 232,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,442 and 232,188 is: 358,352.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,442 : 232,188 = 232,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,442/232,188 = 232,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,442x = 232,188 × 232,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,442x = 53,911,267,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,911,267,344/150,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,352.50
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