Finding the Third Proportional to 154,928 and 236,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,928 and 236,844 is: 362,071.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,928 : 236,844 = 236,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,928/236,844 = 236,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,928x = 236,844 × 236,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,928x = 56,095,080,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,095,080,336/154,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,071.93
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