Finding the Third Proportional to 150,696 and 227,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,696 and 227,984 is: 344,910.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,696 : 227,984 = 227,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,696/227,984 = 227,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,696x = 227,984 × 227,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,696x = 51,976,704,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,976,704,256/150,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,910.97
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