Finding the Third Proportional to 154,960 and 239,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,960 and 239,448 is: 370,000.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,960 : 239,448 = 239,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,960/239,448 = 239,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,960x = 239,448 × 239,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,960x = 57,335,344,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,335,344,704/154,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,000.93
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