Finding the Third Proportional to 150,504 and 225,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,504 and 225,027 is: 336,450.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,504 : 225,027 = 225,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,504/225,027 = 225,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,504x = 225,027 × 225,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,504x = 50,637,150,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,637,150,729/150,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 336,450.53
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