Finding the Third Proportional to 111,746 and 151,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,746 and 151,851 is: 206,349.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,746 : 151,851 = 151,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,746/151,851 = 151,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,746x = 151,851 × 151,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,746x = 23,058,726,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 23,058,726,201/111,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,349.46
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