Finding the Third Proportional to 154,992 and 239,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,992 and 239,496 is: 370,072.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,992 : 239,496 = 239,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,992/239,496 = 239,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,992x = 239,496 × 239,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,992x = 57,358,334,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,358,334,016/154,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,072.87
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