Finding the Third Proportional to 154,634 and 239,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,634 and 239,433 is: 370,734.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,634 : 239,433 = 239,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,634/239,433 = 239,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,634x = 239,433 × 239,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,634x = 57,328,161,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,328,161,489/154,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,734.52
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