Finding the Third Proportional to 150,628 and 233,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,628 and 233,088 is: 360,690.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,628 : 233,088 = 233,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,628/233,088 = 233,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,628x = 233,088 × 233,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,628x = 54,330,015,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,330,015,744/150,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,690.02
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