Finding the Third Proportional to 150,691 and 227,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,691 and 227,565 is: 343,655.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,691 : 227,565 = 227,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,691/227,565 = 227,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,691x = 227,565 × 227,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,691x = 51,785,829,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,785,829,225/150,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,655.75
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