Finding the Third Proportional to 150,672 and 227,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,672 and 227,952 is: 344,869.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,672 : 227,952 = 227,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,672/227,952 = 227,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,672x = 227,952 × 227,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,672x = 51,962,114,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,962,114,304/150,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,869.08
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