Finding the Third Proportional to 154,066 and 232,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,066 and 232,192 is: 349,935.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,066 : 232,192 = 232,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,066/232,192 = 232,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,066x = 232,192 × 232,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,066x = 53,913,124,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,913,124,864/154,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,935.25
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