Finding the Third Proportional to 154,083 and 236,506.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,083 and 236,506.50 is: 363,020.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,083 : 236,506.50 = 236,506.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,083/236,506.50 = 236,506.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,083x = 236,506.50 × 236,506.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,083x = 55,935,324,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,935,324,542.25/154,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,020.74
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