Finding the Third Proportional to 154,824 and 239,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,824 and 239,282 is: 369,812.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,824 : 239,282 = 239,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,824/239,282 = 239,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,824x = 239,282 × 239,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,824x = 57,255,875,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,255,875,524/154,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,812.66
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