Finding the Third Proportional to 154,962 and 239,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,962 and 239,451 is: 370,005.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,962 : 239,451 = 239,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,962/239,451 = 239,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,962x = 239,451 × 239,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,962x = 57,336,781,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,336,781,401/154,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,005.43
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