Finding the Third Proportional to 154,080 and 236,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,080 and 236,727 is: 363,705.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,080 : 236,727 = 236,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,080/236,727 = 236,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,080x = 236,727 × 236,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,080x = 56,039,672,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,039,672,529/154,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,705.04
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