Finding the Third Proportional to 150,664 and 233,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,664 and 233,432 is: 361,669.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,664 : 233,432 = 233,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,664/233,432 = 233,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,664x = 233,432 × 233,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,664x = 54,490,498,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,490,498,624/150,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,669.00
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