Finding the Third Proportional to 154,954 and 239,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,954 and 239,439 is: 369,987.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,954 : 239,439 = 239,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,954/239,439 = 239,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,954x = 239,439 × 239,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,954x = 57,331,034,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,331,034,721/154,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,987.45
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