Finding the Third Proportional to 150,677 and 227,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,677 and 227,556 is: 343,660.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,677 : 227,556 = 227,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,677/227,556 = 227,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,677x = 227,556 × 227,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,677x = 51,781,733,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,781,733,136/150,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,660.50
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