Finding the Third Proportional to 150,908 and 226,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 150,908 and 226,380 is: 339,597.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
150,908 : 226,380 = 226,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
150,908/226,380 = 226,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
150,908x = 226,380 × 226,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
150,908x = 51,247,904,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,247,904,400/150,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,597.00
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