Finding the Third Proportional to 150,552 and 233,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,552 and 233,253 is: 361,383.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,552 : 233,253 = 233,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,552/233,253 = 233,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,552x = 233,253 × 233,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,552x = 54,406,962,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,406,962,009/150,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,383.19
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