Finding the Third Proportional to 154,515 and 239,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,515 and 239,220 is: 370,360.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,515 : 239,220 = 239,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,515/239,220 = 239,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,515x = 239,220 × 239,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,515x = 57,226,208,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,226,208,400/154,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,360.21
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