Finding the Third Proportional to 150,633 and 233,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,633 and 233,379 is: 361,579.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,633 : 233,379 = 233,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,633/233,379 = 233,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,633x = 233,379 × 233,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,633x = 54,465,757,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,465,757,641/150,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,579.19
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