Finding the Third Proportional to 154,808 and 236,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,808 and 236,646 is: 361,747.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,808 : 236,646 = 236,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,808/236,646 = 236,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,808x = 236,646 × 236,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,808x = 56,001,329,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,001,329,316/154,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,747.00
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