Finding the Third Proportional to 150,704 and 227,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,704 and 227,996 is: 344,928.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,704 : 227,996 = 227,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,704/227,996 = 227,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,704x = 227,996 × 227,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,704x = 51,982,176,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,982,176,016/150,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,928.97
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