Finding the Third Proportional to 152,640 and 224,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 152,640 and 224,540 is: 330,307.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,640 : 224,540 = 224,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,640/224,540 = 224,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,640x = 224,540 × 224,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,640x = 50,418,211,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,418,211,600/152,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,307.99
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