Finding the Third Proportional to 150,759 and 234,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,759 and 234,440 is: 364,569.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,759 : 234,440 = 234,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,759/234,440 = 234,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,759x = 234,440 × 234,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,759x = 54,962,113,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,962,113,600/150,759 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,569.37
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