Finding the Third Proportional to 150,733.50 and 239,937.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,733.50 and 239,937.75 is: 381,933.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,733.50 : 239,937.75 = 239,937.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,733.50/239,937.75 = 239,937.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,733.50x = 239,937.75 × 239,937.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,733.50x = 57,570,123,875.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,570,123,875.06/150,733.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,933.17
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