Finding the Third Proportional to 154,794 and 236,626.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,794 and 236,626.50 is: 361,720.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,794 : 236,626.50 = 236,626.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,794/236,626.50 = 236,626.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,794x = 236,626.50 × 236,626.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,794x = 55,992,100,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,992,100,502.25/154,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,720.10
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